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The following
pages contain historical chronicles from multiple sources documenting the "Mine
That Bird" story. Some shower praise, some critical, some humorous and
others downright silly but all contributed to his fame and are certainly a good read. Credits and sources are attached to each
where possible and are the sole
property of the publication or photographer noted. UFO or not, we thank you for your hard
work and dedication to your craft, and we appreciate how you brought the Bird's
story to the world.
- Mark Allen, Dr. Leonard P. Blach and the "BIRD". |
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"Mine That Bird" Owners Preserves history
March 9, 2010- History was made in 2009 when a little horse from
New Mexico rocked the racing world by winning the 135th Kentucky Derby at 50-1.
To preserve this historical event
minethatbird.com was launched on March 1st.
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entire story |
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Jockey Calvin Borel,
right,
poses with his agent of 30 years Jerry Hissam, after becoming the
61st recipient of one of racing¹s most coveted awards Sunday, March
14, 2010 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. The Woolf Award,
presented annually by Santa Anita, honors and recognizes those
riders whose careers and personal character earn esteem for the
individual rider and the sport of Thoroughbred racing. Borel is the
regular rider of reigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexander and has
won the Kentucky Derby twice (Mine That Bird, 2009; Street Sense,
2007). - Benoit Photo |
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March 16, 2010 - 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 race season.
Allen did comment that the "Bird" was
rested and healthy. |
Mine That Bird with regular exercise
rider Charlie Figueroa and co-owner Mark Allen, Roswell,
NM. |
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Mine That Bird with regular exercise
rider Charlie Figueroa
and co-owner Mark Allen, Roswell, NM.
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Mine That Bird with regular exercise
rider Charlie Figueroa and co-owner Mark Allen, Roswell,
NM.
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Mine That Bird with regular exercise rider Charlie
Figueroa
and co-owner Mark Allen, Roswell, NM.
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Photos by Kelly Dennington
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 Mine That Bird helped get
Sunland race graded
By Felix Chavez \
El Paso Times
SUNLAND PARK -- The eighth running of the Sunland
Derby on Sunday will have special meaning for plenty of horse racing
aficionados around the area.
For the first time in race history, the race will have a Grade 3
status, meaning top- notch horses will be in attendance -- and most
likely horse racing fans will get a look at one, and perhaps more,
horses which will run in this year's Kentucky Derby.
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Barretts
Sale has a "Mine That Bird" sandwich!
Char-grilled chicken breast, cheddar, lettuce, Bermuda onion.
Submitted by Marie A. Perdue, Territory Manager - Thoroughbred
Times, Horse Illustrated & Young Rider - Only $8.99 |
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Mine That Bird gets back
to work
Mary Rampellini -
Daily Racing Form
Roswell, NM - March 23, 2010 - Last year's
Kentucky Derby winner, Mine That Bird, has just resumed training at
his home base of Double Eagle Ranch in Roswell, N.M., and later this
spring is expected to set up shop at Churchill Downs, trainer Chip
Woolley said. It was at the Louisville, Ky., track last May that the
horse closed from last to win the Kentucky Derby at 50-1.
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Kentucky
Derby Museum to re-open with Mine That Bird exhibit
- Thoroughbred Times
March 29, 2010 - The crutches and cowboy hat worn by
trainer Bennie “Chip” Woolley Jr. during Mine That Bird’s shocking
win in the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) will be
on display at the newly renovated Kentucky Derby Museum in
Louisville.
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“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.
The mobile devise is provided by
Digicom of Roswell, NM. |
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Memories of Mine That Bird
return, with 135th running of Kentucky Derby set for today
- By Felix Chavez For the
Sun-News
EL PASO - April 30, 2010 - Last year at this time,
Mine That Bird was an afterthought for many horse racing insiders.
The now 4-year-old gelding was discarded by many at 50-1 odds at
post time of the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby today.
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Charlie
Figueroa: The unsung hero behind Mine That Bird
Sunday, May 02, 2010 - By now, you’ve
surely heard the story of Mine That Bird
Roswell Daily Record
You’ve heard the story about Chip Woolley loading Bird into a
trailer and toting him 21 hours across the country to get to the
Churchill Downs. You’ve heard the story about him beating 50-1 odds
to win the 135th Kentucky Derby.
You’ve heard about Woolley, you’ve heard about Dr. Leonard Blach,
you’ve heard about Mark Allen and you’ve heard about Calvin Borel.
But you’ve probably never heard of Charlie Figueroa.
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Derby Day Memories
- by Laura Flynn for
SureBet Racing
News
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.
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