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- Melissa hoppertreporting from churchill downsthe mood at churchill downs is a lot more festive than last year, when 12 horses died surrounding the event, casting a shadow on the sport?s biggest stage. a federal agency now regulates the sport, and a uniform antidoping program is in place for the first time.
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- Melissa hoppertreporting from churchill downsthe derby entrants have been under a microscope, wearing sensors to detect changes in their gaits and receiving extensive prerace exams. the racetrack has been manicured with state-of-the-art equipment and analyzed by an army of experts.
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- Melissa hoppertreporting from churchill downsrevelers sipping $22 mint juleps are being treated to a closeup view of the horses being saddled in a tiered paddock expanded as part of a $200 million renovation.
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- Melissa hoppertreporting from churchill downs the kentucky derby, the longest continuously held sporting event in the united states, is marking its 150th anniversary beneath the iconic twin spires on saturday, and sky-high prices did not deter the hat-wearing faithful. here's a look at what's different this year ?
- Melissa hoppertreporting from churchill downsfierceness, the speedy morning-line favorite and 2-year-old champion, will battle 19 rivals when the starting gate opens and the announcer bellows ?and they?re off? at 6:57 p.m.
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