Knowledge: famous races

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Breeders Cup Championship 
http://www.breederscup.com

Extensive information on the internationally recognized Thoroughbred horserace, including profiles on the entries, owners, jockeys, statistics, eligibility requirements, news, photos, archives, and race results. Held at the Churchhill Downs Racetrack, Louisville, Kentucky.

Call to the Derby Post 
http://www.derbypost.com

Experience and explore the greatest two minutes in Thoroughbred racing sports in the annual Run for the Roses at Churchhill Downs, Kentucky. This unofficial site offers the latest Derby news, as well as the Derby mint juleps, history of the race, handicapping, and recap of preceeding races and preps.

Dubai World Cup 
http://www.dubaiworldcup.com/

The official web site of Arabia's internationally recognized Dubai World Cup for Thoroughbred racing. Dates and details of races, past results, and online booking.

Royal Ascot 
http://www.ascot.co.uk/

Covering this classic UK horserace meeting with news, race and runner details, what to wear, where to stay, ticket bookings, and lodging.

The Kentucky Derby 
http://www.kentuckyderby.com/

An event since 1875, and the first jewel in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred horseracing, the Run for the Roses is held annually in the first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. Provides information on the race both past and present, news, photo gallery, betting, pre-race events, archives, and contenders.

Cheltenham National Hunt Festival 
http://www.cheltenham-festival-betting.com

Race by race guide to the jumps' top meeting, plus profiles of major trainers and jockeys.

Shelley's Kentucky Derby Page 
http://kyderbyfan.freeservers.com

Provides information on winners and current year contenders, more than 60 pictures of winners, quizzes, recipes, from a fan.

The Kiplingcotes Derby 
http://www.wicstun.com/derby.html

Begun 1519 with rules drawn in 1618 and a permanent endowment given in 1669, this race traditionally takes place in March and covers 4 miles of public roads in Yorkshire, England. Open to all riders, all ages, all breeds, astride or sidesaddle. Photo albums of past events, winners, and race history.

Golden Slipper Stakes 
http://au.geocities.com/roblobb/

The richest race for two year olds is run at the STC Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney. Every winner and its breeding from the first race in 1957 to the present.

Melbourne Cup Winners 
http://au.geocities.com/melbournecups/

Every winner from Archer in 1861 including breeding, jockey, and trainer, plus placegetters.

Innisfree Farm : Rice's Derby Choice Journal 
http://www.innisfree.org/

Annual journal, published since 1980, offering insight, analysis and predictions of the Kentucky Derby.

Palio di Siena 
http://www.gotuscany.it/turismo/cm_dettaglio.wbs?id_contenuto=69048&id_categorie=54

Provides a brief description of the race held in Siena, Italy.

Epsom Derby 
http://www.epsomderby.com/

First been won in 1780 by the famous Thoroughbred Diomed, this 1 mile and 4 furlongs flat race for Thoroughbreds has continued to thrill and entertain for 220 years. Complete race history, information, results, online betting and gambling, photos, local accommodations, tickets and travel arrangements. Held in Surrey, England.

The Melbourne Cup - Ozeforms - Complete Guide 
http://www.ozeform.com/Racing/MelbourneCup.aspx

A comprehensive overview of the Melbourne Cup from its first running until today.

Preakness Stakes 
http://www.preakness.com/

Held on the third Saturday in May at the Pimlico Race Course in Maryland. Find history, traditions, photos, and past winners.

Belmont Stakes 
http://www.belmont-stakes.info/

The final race of the Triple Crown held in Elmont, New York. History, ticket information, and past winners.

Siena's Palio Horse Race 
http://www.initaly.com/info/palio/palio.htm

Includes photos and information about the history, background, and events surrounding the race, Il Palio. Also provides current year race entries and dates.

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