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Off the Pace: Thankful for the Kentucky Derby memories

Mike Valiante / 4 years
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6 min read

In a new “Off the Pace”: Mike Valiante shares snippets of more than 50 years of Kentucky Derby memories, from heartwarming stories to impossible upsets.

Kauai King, Dave’s Friend enter Maryland Hall of Fame

The Biz / 10 years

4 min read

Kentucky Derby-Preakness winner Kauai King and top sprinter Dave’s Friend are the newest members of the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.

The (almost) unconquerable Kauai King’s near miss

Teresa Genaro / 11 years

6 min read

In 1966 Maryland-bred, Virginia-raised, Nebraska-owned Kauai King did the one thing sire Native Dancer couldn’t: head to Belmont seeking a Triple Crown.

Mid-Atlantic three stars: January 12, 2026

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to winning ways

LRL: In My Memories dances to allowance win

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

Charles Town picks and analysis: January 10, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 10, 2026

Off the Pace: Thankful for the Kentucky Derby memories

Kauai King, Dave’s Friend enter Maryland Hall of Fame

The (almost) unconquerable Kauai King’s near miss

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.

LRL: In My Memories dances to.

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25