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Giant Finish is a late addition to the Derby, knocking Fear the Kitten out as the 21st horse. Trainer Tony Dutrow told Churchill officials that he “has agreed to support my owners’ decision to run in the Kentucky Derby.” and will ship him in to arrive at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. He was third in the Spiral Stakes last out.

Giant Finish now in the Derby originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 13:33:59.

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Photos of 14 Kentucky Derby horses on Tuesday morning, April 30, at Churchill Downs with notes and info for each, including Java’s War (left) who galloped today.

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2013 Kentucky Derby Tuesday Photos originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 08:56:04.

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My annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner using many of the more popular angles and statistical trends. No surprise that there were lots of ties this year, including the top spot where three horses tied: Goldencents (left), Normandy Invasion, and Overanalyze. Check out all the horses and how they scored here.

Analyzing the Top 2013 Kentucky Derby Contenders originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Sunday, April 28th, 2013 at 15:19:11.

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News and notes for Sunday April 28 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders, including Orb (right) who arrive at the track yesterday.

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April 28, 2013 Kentucky Derby Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Sunday, April 28th, 2013 at 10:43:34.

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News and notes for Saturday April 27 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders, including Verrazano (right) who worked 5 furlongs.

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April 27, 2013 Kentucky Derby Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Saturday, April 27th, 2013 at 12:02:45.

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News and notes for Friday April 26 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders, including Falling Sky (left) who had a 5 furlong bullet work.

April 26, 2013 Kentucky Derby Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Saturday, April 27th, 2013 at 12:02:00.

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News and notes for Thursday April 25 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders, including Normandy Invasion (right) who galloped 1 1/2 miles.

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April 25, 2013 Kentucky Derby Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 at 10:16:30.

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News and notes for Monday April 24 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders, including Revolutionary (right) who galloped in the rain. There were no timed works due to the weather.

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April 24, 2013 Kentucky Derby Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 at 12:39:40.

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News and notes for Tuesday April 23 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders, including Oxbow (left) who worked 5 furlongs. Plus, Super Ninety Nine and Den’s Legacy are out of the Derby now.

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April 23, 2013 Kentucky Derby Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 at 08:13:20.

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News and notes for Monday April 22 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders, including Will Take Charge (right) who worked a mile in 1:41.60 under jockey Jon Court.

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April 22, 2013 Kentucky Derby Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, April 22nd, 2013 at 04:05:40.

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