SB Nation Denver - 2012 Kentucky Derby: I'll Have Another Captures First Leg Of Triple Crownhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2012-05-05T16:52:10-06:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/27604432012-05-05T16:52:10-06:002012-05-05T16:52:10-06:00Kentucky Derby 2012: I'll Have Another Wins First Leg Of Triple Crown
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<p>The 138th running of the Kentucky Derby has crowned I'll Have Another as the winner of the first leg of the Triple Crown. I'll Have Another began in the 19th slot and had Mario Gutierrez as the jockey. I'll Have Another was a 12/1 favorite to win this race while Bodemeister was 5/1.</p>
<p>Bodemeister led for much of the race until I'll Have Another made a late charge during the final 100 yards of the race. Trinniberg had been neck and neck with Bodemeister up until I'll Have Another picked things up from seventh place and defeated all 19 other horses. See how I'll Have Another (the name's about having an extra cookie) did it in this video:</p>
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<p>I'll Have Another will head to the Preakness Stakes as a favorite to win it on May 19.</p>
<p>Here are the win, place and show horses:</p>
<p>WIN: I'll Have Another<br>PLACE: Bodemeister<br>SHOW: Dullahan</p>
<p><i>For more on Derby Week at the 2012 Kentucky Derby and the schedule of coverage heading into the main event, </i><i>make sure to visit <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2012/4/25/2974633/2012-kentucky-derby">this StoryStream</a></i><i> as well as horse racing blog <a href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/" target="new">And Down The Stretch They Come</a>.</i></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/2012/5/5/3001757/2012-kentucky-derby-results-winner-ill-have-another-videoRuss Oates2012-05-05T14:09:19-06:002012-05-05T14:09:19-06:002012 Kentucky Derby Prediction: Trinniberg Is A Long Shot, But Why Not?
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<p>The 2012 Kentucky Derby is just a few hours away and that means it's time to make last minute predictions on which of the 20 horses will win the first race of the Triple Crown. Bodemeister and Union Rags appear to be the favorite, but there's no fun in picking heavily-favored horses to win it all.</p>
<p>I could go for one of the horses with the worst odds, say <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/2012/5/5/3000903/kentucky-derby-odds-2012/in/2738674">Liaison at 65/1</a>, but then I'm almost sure that I'll be wrong. So, based on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/kentucky-derby-lack-of-preparation-could-compromise-trinnibergs-future/2012/04/30/gIQA5CHprT_story.html">reading this article</a> and middling odds (39-1), I am choosing Trinniberg. Over at SB Nation, Matt Gardner breaks down his <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/2012/5/4/2999000/2012-kentucky-derby-predictions-picks">picks and predictions for the Derby</a> and he certainly foresees Trinniberg making an impact during this race, one way or another.</p>
<p><i>For more on Derby Week at the 2012 Kentucky Derby and the schedule of coverage heading into the main event, </i><i>make sure to visit <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2012/4/25/2974633/2012-kentucky-derby">this StoryStream</a></i><i> as well as horse racing blog <a href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/" target="new">And Down The Stretch They Come</a>.</i></p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/2012/5/5/3001541/kentucky-derby-2012-predictions-trinnibergRuss Oates2012-05-05T06:00:36-06:002012-05-05T06:00:36-06:00Kentucky Derby 2012: Post Positions, Time, TV Coverage And More
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<p>2012 Kentucky Derby day is here with 20 new hopefuls looking to etch their names in the history books. Bodemeister, Union Rags and Gemologist headline the field as favorites, but there's no telling how the race ultimately turns out.</p>
<p>Here is the key information you need to know:</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: NBC<br><br><b>Derby Start Time</b>: 4:24 p.m. MT (NBC coverage begins at 2:00 p.m. MT)</p>
<p><i>Related: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2012/5/4/2998695/kentucky-derby-2012-betting-guide-how-to/in/2738674">2012 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide: How To Bet On The Horses</a></i></p>
<p>Here are the post positions:</p>
<p>1. Daddy Long Legs<br>2. Optimizer<br>3. Take Charge Indy<br>4. Union Rags<br>5. Dullahan<br>6. Bodemeister<br>7. Rousing Sermon<br>8. Creative Cause<br>9. Trinniberg<br>10. Daddy Knows Best<br>11. Alpha<br>12. Perspective<br>13. Went The Day Well<br>14. Hansen<br>15. Gemologist<br>16. El Padrino<br>17. Done Talking<br>18. Sabercat<br>19. I'll Have Another<br>20. Liaison</p>
<p><i>For more on Derby Week at the 2012 Kentucky Derby and the schedule of coverage heading into the main event, </i><i>make sure to visit <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2012/4/25/2974633/2012-kentucky-derby">this StoryStream</a></i><i> as well as horse racing blog <a href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/" target="new">And Down The Stretch They Come</a>.</i></p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/2012/5/5/2999970/2012-kentucky-derby-post-positions-post-time-tv-scheduleSteven Muma2012-05-04T08:30:48-06:002012-05-04T08:30:48-06:00Kentucky Derby 2012: Want To Make The Best Mint Julep? (VIDEO)
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<p>It's that time of the year. The 2012 Kentucky Derby is just a day away and people want to enjoy their spirits, which leads them to having the Derby favorite mint julep. For those who don't know what a mint julep is, the drink consists of crushed ice, mint leaves and sugar that then has bourbon whiskey poured over it. Matt Ufford of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/sbnation">SB Nation's YouTube channel</a> went in search of the best mint julep and other bourbon-inspired drinks. Check it out below:</p>
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<p>And now you know how to make your mint julep this weekend -- if that's your thing -- or a whiskey smash or an Old Fashioned.</p>
<p>And if you are just interested in bourbon, head over to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/2012/4/30/2975189/kentucky-derby-2012-bourbon">And Down The Stretch They Come's bourbon discussion thread</a>.</p>
<p><i>For updates, stay tuned to <a href="http://denver.sbnation.com">SB Nation Denver</a>. For more in-depth coverage of the 2012 Kentucky Derby, head over to SB Nation <a href="http://anddownthestretchtheycome.com">horse racing blog And Down The Stretch They Come</a>. Stay up to date with constant Derby coverage in <a href="http://sbnation.com/2012/4/25/2974633/2012-kentucky-derby">this StoryStream</a>.</i></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/2012/5/4/2998754/kentucky-derby-2012-bourbon-mint-julepRuss Oates2012-05-03T15:58:14-06:002012-05-03T15:58:14-06:00Kentucky Derby 2012: SB Nation's Matt Gardner Analyzes The Post Positions
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<p>The post position in which a horse starts the 2012 Kentucky Derby can have a significant effect on its chances in the race, and now that we know all of the post positions, the analysis can begin. In the video below, Matt Gardner of SB Nation horse racing blog <a href="http://anddownthestretchtheycome.com">And Down The Stretch They Come</a> talks a bit about the pros and cons of certain starting positions and discusses which horses benefited from a good draw, and which ones ended up in less-than-ideal positions.</p>
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<p><i>Related: <a href="http://www.anddownthestretchtheycome.com/2012/5/2/2994797/kentucky-derby-2012-entries-post-positions-morning-line-odds">Kentucky Derby 2012: Entries, Post Positions and Morning Line Odds</a></i></p>
<p>Bodemeister and Union Rags, two of the favorites in this year's race, are among the horses with disadvantageous starting positions, according to Gardner.</p>
<p><i>For updates, stay tuned to <a href="http://denver.sbnation.com">SB Nation Denver</a>. For more in-depth coverage of the 2012 Kentucky Derby, head over to SB Nation <a href="http://anddownthestretchtheycome.com">horse racing blog And Down The Stretch They Come</a>. Stay up to date with constant Derby coverage in <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2012/4/25/2974633/2012-kentucky-derby">this StoryStream</a>.</i></p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/2012/5/3/2997459/kentucky-derby-2012-bodemeister-union-ragsSteven Muma2012-05-02T16:18:27-06:002012-05-02T16:18:27-06:002012 Kentucky Derby Post Positions: Bodemeister Draws Sixth Gate
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<p>With the big race going down on Saturday, the drawing of post positions for the 2012 Kentucky Derby happened on Wednesday.</p> <p>The 2012 Kentucky Derby is going down on Saturday, and anticipation for the big race is building as usual. The drawing of post positions is always one of the big moments leading up to the race itself given the importance of those positions in who ultimately wins the race, as <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2012/5/2/2994700/kentucky-derby-post-positions-2012-draw">SB Nation's Brian Floyd</a> explains:</p>
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<p>Draw on the rail, and a horse risks being squeezed down the front-stretch, losing position and having to back-off going into the first turn. Draw too far outside, and the race becomes that much longer as everyone breaks for the rail early. Luck factors a bit into the equation at the Kentucky Derby, where a 20-horse field provides plenty of congestion on the track.</p>
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<p>Here's the full drawing for this year's race:</p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">1. Daddy Long Legs</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">2. Optimizer</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">3. Take Charge Indy</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">4. Union Rags</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">5. Dullahan</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">6. Bodemeister</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">7. Rousing Sermon</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">8. Creative Cause</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">9. Trinniberg</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">10. Daddy Knows Best</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">11. Alpha</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">12. Perspective</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">13. Went The Day Well</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">14. Hansen</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">15. Gemologist</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">16. El Padrino</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">17. Done Talking</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">18. Sabercat</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">19. I'll Have Another</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">20. Liaison</span></p>
<p>Floyd suggests that Union Rags, Dullahan and Bodemeister can be especially dangerous given their post positions.</p>
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