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2008 Preakness Stakes & Belmont Stakes Triple Crown Races

As the 2008 Kentucky Derby concluded with Big Brown winning the Run for the Roses, all eyes are on the 133rd running of the Preakness Stakes which will be run on the 17th of May at Pimlico Race Course. Check out the 2008 Preakness Odds, the possible Preakness contenders and previous Preakness winners.

While the final jewel of the Triple Crown, the 140th Belmont Stakes runs June 7 at Belmont park in Elmont, New York. Get Belmont Stakes odds from top online racebooks, and the latest Belmont news with horse contenders updates or take a look back in time at Belmont Stakes history for the past Belmont Stakes winners!

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Undefeated and heavy favorite horse, Barbaro, was pulled out of the race after suffering injury. His absence allowed Bernardini to take the 132nd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on Saturday. More of Bernardini Wins »

It's the Triple Crown thoroughbred racing season! Odds to win the 2008 Kentucky Derby, the the first leg of the prestigious Triple Crown, happening on the first week of May 2008 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Bet on 2008 Kentucky Derby Future at Odds to Win 2008 Kentucky Derby

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The trail to the Triple Crown kicks off with the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Derby Preparatory Races. The Run for the Roses is one of the most anticipated thoroughbred races in North America and the world, happens annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. More of 2008 Kentucky Derby»

Saturday's three important stakes at 1 1/8 miles totaling $2 million should weed out the pretenders on the Road to the Roses. Three of the first four finishers in the Gotham will clash again at Aqueduct in the $750,000 Wood Memorial. More of Three Major Preps Test Kentucky Derby Contenders»

Churchill Downs is one of the world's most legendary race tracks. It has conducted thoroughbred racing and hosted America's greatest race, the Kentucky Derby, since its opening in 1875, and through the years it has been endearly called, “Home of the Kentucky Derby” and The Downs. Churchill Downs Racetrack Info >>

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Kentucky Derby Run for the Roses

The Kentucky Derby is also referred to as "The Run for the Roses", this is due to the fact that a garland of red roses is awarded to the Kentucky Derby winner each year. The tradition is as a result of New York socialite E. Berry Wall presenting roses to ladies at a post-Derby party in 1883. But it was not until 1896 that any recorded account referred to roses being draped on the Derby winner. The governor of Kentucky awards the garland and the trophy.

Mint Julep - Official Derby Drink

The Mint Julep is the traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. It's a cocktail made from water, sugar, mint, crushed ice, and whisky or bourbon. Served on a silver glass.

Over 80,000 Mint Juleps are served over the two-day period of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, requiring 8,000 liters of Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail, 2,200 pounds of freshly harvested mint, and 80 tons of shaved ice.