Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Posted on Thursday, 10.29.09 General Quarters heading back to racingBy Don Agriss, Sports NetworkThe Sports NetworkRemember back to the early part of this year. Before Mine That Bird shocked the racing world with his 'out of nowhere' victory in the Kentucky Derby.The feel good story going into the Run for the Roses was the one horse stable of Tom McCarthy. The former high school principal had...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
Gearing up for the Breeders' CupBy Don Agriss, Sports NetworkThe best thoroughbreds in the country are training in southern California in preparation for the 26th annual Breeders' Cup World Championships on November 6 and 7 at Santa Anita Park.Monday morning Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird worked five-furlongs in a very fast time of 58 1/5-seconds. Trainer Chip Woolley had the gelding gallop...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
Posted on Thursday, 10.22.09Larry Jones reaching end of training careerBy Don Agriss, Sports NetworkAfter nearly 30 years in the racing business, trainer Larry Jones became an overnight sensation in 2007 with Kentucky Derby contender Hard Spun. Now two years later the native of the Bluegrass State is coming to the finish line as a thoroughbred conditioner.Larry, who is married to Cindy, has...
