Kentucky Derby Winner Mine That Bird May Star in His Own Biopic
'Dances With Wolves' producer Jim Wilson is set to direct the film about the 50-to-1 longshot who won last year's race.
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Friday, November 5, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Rajiv Maragh will ride Mine That Bird at Woodward Stakes instead of jockey Calvin Borel
SARATOGA SPRINGS - September 2, 2010 - The Kentucky Derby joyride is over for Calvin Borel and Mine That Bird.
Rajiv Maragh will ride the little 4-year-old gelding in Saturday's Woodward Stakes, replacing Borel.
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Rajiv Maragh will ride the little 4-year-old gelding in Saturday's Woodward Stakes, replacing Borel.
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
MINE THAT BIRD ZIPS IN WORKOUT, COULD RACE THIS WEEKEND
Mine That Bird, upset winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I), turned in a sharp five-furlong work on Monday at Churchill Downs in preparation for a possible return to racing at the historic track this weekend.
Jockey Calvin Borel was in the saddle as Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Suerte Equine’s 4-year-old Birdstone gelding zipped over a muddy track for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas in a “bullet”:59.80, the fastest work of 26 at the distance.
Churchill Downs clockers caught Mine That Bird in fractional times of :12.20, :24.20, :36.20 and :47.80 and galloped out six furlongs in 1:14.60. The track had been listed as sloppy earlier in the morning following overnight rains, but was drying out by the time Mine That Bird stepped on the one-mile oval at around 8:30 a.m. (all times EDT), just after the mid-session break for track maintenance.
“I told Calvin we needed to let him do it with no prompting today, just let him do it on his own,” Lukas said. “I told him I’d like to see him finish up and if he’d get it in a minute to 1:01, that would be about right. Once I turned him loose and I rode over by the rail to see how deep it was, I thought ‘If he does that, he’s going to be really going good’. And then he goes 59-and-four.”
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Jockey Calvin Borel was in the saddle as Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Suerte Equine’s 4-year-old Birdstone gelding zipped over a muddy track for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas in a “bullet”:59.80, the fastest work of 26 at the distance.
Churchill Downs clockers caught Mine That Bird in fractional times of :12.20, :24.20, :36.20 and :47.80 and galloped out six furlongs in 1:14.60. The track had been listed as sloppy earlier in the morning following overnight rains, but was drying out by the time Mine That Bird stepped on the one-mile oval at around 8:30 a.m. (all times EDT), just after the mid-session break for track maintenance.
“I told Calvin we needed to let him do it with no prompting today, just let him do it on his own,” Lukas said. “I told him I’d like to see him finish up and if he’d get it in a minute to 1:01, that would be about right. Once I turned him loose and I rode over by the rail to see how deep it was, I thought ‘If he does that, he’s going to be really going good’. And then he goes 59-and-four.”
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Friday, June 4, 2010
Mine That Bird owner discusses future
June 3, 2010 - Congenial and courteous as always, Dr. Leonard Blach, joint-owner of Mine That Bird, recently agreed to reveal his current thoughts concerning the famous winner of the 135th Kentucky Derby.
"We gave the horse a much-needed 6-month rest at Mark Allen's (Blach's partner in the ownership of Mine That Bird) Double Eagle Ranch in Roswell," Blach said.
"Since March 15, however, Mark and Charlie Figueroa have been training Bird on a 5/8-mile track at the Double Eagle.
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"We gave the horse a much-needed 6-month rest at Mark Allen's (Blach's partner in the ownership of Mine That Bird) Double Eagle Ranch in Roswell," Blach said.
"Since March 15, however, Mark and Charlie Figueroa have been training Bird on a 5/8-mile track at the Double Eagle.
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Mine That Bird breezes sharp half-mile
Churchill Downs - June 2, 2010 - Mine That Bird had his second workout for trainer D. Wayne Lukas when he breezed a half-mile in 48 seconds over a fast track shortly after the renovation break Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Lukas has high hopes for Mine That Bird
Churchill Downs - May 24, 2010 - Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has a Kentucky Derby winner in his barn. Now, let’s see what he can do with him.
Mine That Bird, who hasn’t won a race since his shocking score at 50-1 in last year’s Derby, is back in Louisville. The 4-year-old gelding was transferred from trainer Chip Woolley to Lukas last week by majority owner Mark Allen.
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Mine That Bird, who hasn’t won a race since his shocking score at 50-1 in last year’s Derby, is back in Louisville. The 4-year-old gelding was transferred from trainer Chip Woolley to Lukas last week by majority owner Mark Allen.
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
MINE THAT BIRD BACK ON THE TRACK AT CHURCHILL DOWNS
May 21, 2010 - It had been nearly 10 months, but on Friday morning 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird stepped back on the track where he became a household name in taking the Run for the Roses.
Owned by Mark Allen’s Double Eagle Ranch and Dr. Leonard Blach’s Buena Suerte Equine, Mine That Bird returned to Churchill Downs at 8 p.m. Thursday after a two-day van trip from Allen’s ranch in Roswell, N.M.
“Same trailer as last year, just a different route,” Allen said. “Wednesday we drove 10 hours to just outside of Tulsa where we stayed overnight at the Rockin Z Ranch, and then 12 hours to Louisville.” Last year, Mine That Bird came to Kentucky via Dallas and a stopover at Lone Star Park.
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Owned by Mark Allen’s Double Eagle Ranch and Dr. Leonard Blach’s Buena Suerte Equine, Mine That Bird returned to Churchill Downs at 8 p.m. Thursday after a two-day van trip from Allen’s ranch in Roswell, N.M.
“Same trailer as last year, just a different route,” Allen said. “Wednesday we drove 10 hours to just outside of Tulsa where we stayed overnight at the Rockin Z Ranch, and then 12 hours to Louisville.” Last year, Mine That Bird came to Kentucky via Dallas and a stopover at Lone Star Park.
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Friday, May 21, 2010
Breeders' Cup ultimate goal for Mine That Bird
May 21, 2010 - Now that Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his barn, the veteran horseman needs to map out a way to get the gelding to the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Owners Leonard Blach and Mark Allen decided this week to transfer the four- year-old from Chip Woolley to Lukas. Mine That Bird was vanned from New Mexico to Churchill Downs and arrived early Thursday evening.
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Owners Leonard Blach and Mark Allen decided this week to transfer the four- year-old from Chip Woolley to Lukas. Mine That Bird was vanned from New Mexico to Churchill Downs and arrived early Thursday evening.
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Kentucky Derby 135 Winner Mine That Bird returns to Churchill Downs, moves to Lukas Barn
May 21, 2010 - Now that Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his barn, the veteran horseman needs to map out a way to get the gelding to the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Owners Leonard Blach and Mark Allen decided this week to transfer the four- year-old from Chip Woolley to Lukas. Mine That Bird was vanned from New Mexico to Churchill Downs and arrived early Thursday evening.
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Owners Leonard Blach and Mark Allen decided this week to transfer the four- year-old from Chip Woolley to Lukas. Mine That Bird was vanned from New Mexico to Churchill Downs and arrived early Thursday evening.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Mine That Bird heads out to Churchill Downs
By PETE HERRERA for SureBet Racing News
Roswell, NM – May 19, 2010 - Mine That Bird is going back to Churchill Downs to join the stable of Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Dr. Leonard Blach, the New Mexico vet who along with Double Eagle Ranch owner Mark Allen co-owns Mine That Bird, announced Lukas would be taking over the conditioning of the gelding.
Lukas is one of the marquee names in horse racing. He has saddled four Kentucky Derby winners, has won The Preakness five times and the Belmont four times. He’s a four-time Eclipse Award winner and is the only trainer to be inducted into both the quarter horse and thoroughbred halls of fame.
He will replace New Mexico-based trainer Bennie ``Chip’’ Woolley, who became an overnight celebrity after Mine That Bird’s 50-to-1 win in the 2009 Kentucky Derby.
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Roswell, NM – May 19, 2010 - Mine That Bird is going back to Churchill Downs to join the stable of Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Dr. Leonard Blach, the New Mexico vet who along with Double Eagle Ranch owner Mark Allen co-owns Mine That Bird, announced Lukas would be taking over the conditioning of the gelding.
Lukas is one of the marquee names in horse racing. He has saddled four Kentucky Derby winners, has won The Preakness five times and the Belmont four times. He’s a four-time Eclipse Award winner and is the only trainer to be inducted into both the quarter horse and thoroughbred halls of fame.
He will replace New Mexico-based trainer Bennie ``Chip’’ Woolley, who became an overnight celebrity after Mine That Bird’s 50-to-1 win in the 2009 Kentucky Derby.
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Thursday, May 6, 2010
Derby Day Memories
May 1, 2010 - Today being ‘Derby Day’ has flooded my mind with memories of this day last year. As a newbie to Churchill Downs, I was honestly overwhelmed. Never in my life have I ever experienced anything like it. And as you read this, maybe you will understand -- just maybe. read entire story
Saturday, April 24, 2010
MINE THAT BIRD!!! POSSIBLY NEW TRAINER?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Trainer Chip Woolley, who won the Kentucky Derby last year with Mine That Bird, was a visitor at Churchill Downs on Friday morning amid speculation that Mine That Bird could soon be transferred to another trainer, perhaps D. Wayne Lukas.
"I've heard the rumors, too, but nobody has said anything to me," Woolley said.
Co-owners Mark Allen and Dr. Leonard Blach, contacted separately this week, both said, Right now, there s been no change, but did not deny the rumors.
Woolley said Mine That Bird was currently training at Allen s ranch in New Mexico. Mine That Bird, a gelding, has not run since the Breeders Cup Classic.
He s been jogging, Woolley said. He s gained a lot of weight. By the time of the Breeders Cup, the year had taken a toll. He was drawn and used.
Woolley said he was in town for the reopening of the Kentucky Derby Museum, which was flooded last fall. He said he would stay through running of the Derby next weekend. He had his familiar black hat, but his ever-present crutches, needed after he badly fractured a leg last year in a motorcycle accident, were gone.
I've been off them for awhile now, Wooley said. "This is the first time I've walked the backside here without them. It feels good.
"I've heard the rumors, too, but nobody has said anything to me," Woolley said.
Co-owners Mark Allen and Dr. Leonard Blach, contacted separately this week, both said, Right now, there s been no change, but did not deny the rumors.
Woolley said Mine That Bird was currently training at Allen s ranch in New Mexico. Mine That Bird, a gelding, has not run since the Breeders Cup Classic.
He s been jogging, Woolley said. He s gained a lot of weight. By the time of the Breeders Cup, the year had taken a toll. He was drawn and used.
Woolley said he was in town for the reopening of the Kentucky Derby Museum, which was flooded last fall. He said he would stay through running of the Derby next weekend. He had his familiar black hat, but his ever-present crutches, needed after he badly fractured a leg last year in a motorcycle accident, were gone.
I've been off them for awhile now, Wooley said. "This is the first time I've walked the backside here without them. It feels good.
“Mine That Bird” Web-Cam Goes Live
Roswell, NM – April 24, 2010 – The popularity of Mine That Bird’s live web-cam last year at Santa Anita Park, has spurred the owners of Mine That Bird, winner of the 135th Kentucky Derby, to bring back the live video streaming web-cam for his four-year-old-campaign.
“The response was overwhelming last year when we had the web-cam setup at Santa Anita Park,” said co-owner Dr. Leonard P. Blach. “People loved watching him, it didn’t matter if he was eating or sleeping, they just liked being able to check-in on him.”
Currently the web-cam is setup above his stall in Roswell, New Mexico at Double Eagle Ranch where Mine That Bird is in training for his return to racing this spring.
“The best part this year is that the cam is mobile, so his fans will be able to travel with him all year,” said Blach.
Go to http://www.minethatbird.com/ - click on the Live Web-Cam link at the top of any page - You will be prompted to follow several steps to get it setup on your computer - follow the step (it is safe) it takes a couple of minutes depending on your internet connection. Once you get it set-up you will be good to go!
“The response was overwhelming last year when we had the web-cam setup at Santa Anita Park,” said co-owner Dr. Leonard P. Blach. “People loved watching him, it didn’t matter if he was eating or sleeping, they just liked being able to check-in on him.”
Currently the web-cam is setup above his stall in Roswell, New Mexico at Double Eagle Ranch where Mine That Bird is in training for his return to racing this spring.
“The best part this year is that the cam is mobile, so his fans will be able to travel with him all year,” said Blach.
Go to http://www.minethatbird.com/ - click on the Live Web-Cam link at the top of any page - You will be prompted to follow several steps to get it setup on your computer - follow the step (it is safe) it takes a couple of minutes depending on your internet connection. Once you get it set-up you will be good to go!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Mine That Bird
Mine That Bird returned to training today at his home in Roswell, NM. Although no date has been set for his return to racing, this morning marked the beginning of his training for the 2010 racing season.
Co-owner Mark Allen commented that the "Bird" was rested and healthy.
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