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Sunday, March 31, 2013  Updated with video; It was a bit of a strange setting at Albany’s Sherwood Christian Church Sunday morning. Coach Freeze spoke to a congregation in the heart of Bulldog country, and he was excited about the opportunity.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  Lookin At Lucky was made the early 3-1 favorite for the Kentucky Derby and Sidney's Candy was the second choice Wednesday in a full field of 20 horses. Neither, however, drew the most favorable post position for Saturday's race.

Friday, July 24, 2009  Derby winner Mine That Bird leaves Churchill Downs in Ky. to prepare for Aug. 1 race in W.Va.

Monday, April 27, 2009  2-year-old filly dies following collision with colt during training at Churchill Downs

Monday, March 02, 2009  Churchill Downs beefs up safety for Derby with new testing, age limits and whip ban.