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Preakness Stakes Welcomes Trainer Barred From Kentucky Derby

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Preakness Stakes Welcomes Trainer Barred From Kentucky Derby

Controversy over doping and horse deaths has trailed the successful trainer for several years, but deep-pocketed owners have stuck by him.

By Joe Drape

Mike Repole, Horse Racing’s Loudest Critic, Is Kentucky Derby Favorite

Churchill Downs Inc Doping (Sports) Horse Racing internal-truncator Jockey Club, The Keeneland Race Course Kentucky Derby Pitino, Rick Repole, Mike St John's University

Mike Repole, Horse Racing’s Loudest Critic, Is Kentucky Derby Favorite

The brash owner Mike Repole will take a break from tweaking horse racing’s powers when his colt Fierceness runs in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

By Joe Drape

Horse Racing Deaths Raise Questions About Sport’s Future

Churchill Downs Inc Doping (Sports) Horse Racing Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority internal-truncator Jockey Club, The Kentucky Derby Lazarus, Lisa National Thoroughbred Racing Assn Pimlico Race Course Preakness Stakes Saratoga Race Course Servis, Jason (Horse Trainer) Triple Crown (Horse Racing)

Horse Racing Deaths Raise Questions About Sport’s Future

The breakdown of 12 horses in the days surrounding the celebrated race a year ago has led to existential questions about the sport and its future.

By Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert

$17,000 to Watch the Masters? How Sports Entice Deep-Pocketed Fans.

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$17,000 to Watch the Masters? How Sports Entice Deep-Pocketed Fans.

Teams, leagues and event organizers are pursuing enthusiasts with the promise of luxury and exclusivity, in hopes of bigger profits and lasting loyalty.

By Alan Blinder Kevin Draper and Doug Mills