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WEG ended 2010 with financial loss despite aid from Lyons, Princess Haya

Alltech founder and pres. Dr. Pearse Lyons spoke during the closing ceremony for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, October, 10, 2010. In the background is KY Gov. Steve Beshear and Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, right, Pres. of the FEI ( Fédération Equestre Internationale). Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff

According to its 2010 tax return, the non-profit World Games 2010 Foundation closed the year $1,386,625 in the red after receiving almost $70 million in revenue, including more than $36 million in 2010 alone.

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HORSES

Horse Park falls into deficit in recent years

The Kentucky Horse Park had its biggest year ever in 2010, hosting the World Equestrian Games with an array of new facilities and upgraded infrastructure. But it didn't help the park's bottom line.

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KENTUCKY DERBY

Derby Dozen: Late bloomers might have edge in Run for the Roses

Recent history has shown that the best 2-year-old does not a Kentucky Derby victor make. Since 1980, only five Derby winners have been Grade I winners at 2 with Swale (1984), Spend a Buck (1985), Sea Hero (1993), Real Quiet (1998) and Street Sense (2007) making up that rare group.

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KENTUCKY DERBY

Derby Dozen: Pletcher's barn loaded again, but trainer wary of pitfalls

Trainer Todd Pletcher silenced a round of critics when he won his first Kentucky Derby in 2010 with Super Saver, but the future Hall of Famer has still endured some humbling setbacks where the first Saturday in May is concerned.

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- Derby Dozen: Late bloomers might have edge in Run for the Roses
KENTUCKY DERBY

Derby Dozen: 12 horses to start getting excited about

These are the 12 horses we believe have the best chance of wearing the winner's circle roses on May 5 at Churchill Downs.

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KENTUCKY DERBY

Derby Dozen: The next dozen contenders

Beyond the 2012 Derby Dozen, here are 12 more horses who look like strong contenders to compete for the roses on May 5 at Churchill Downs.

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KENTUCKY DERBY PHOTOS

2012 Derby Dozen

Herald-Leader staff writer Alicia Wincze Hughes' annual look at the 12 horses we believe have the best chance of wearing the winner’s circle roses on May 5 at Churchill Downs.

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DAILY BUSINESS REPORT

Churchill buys poker magazine, websites

Churchill Downs Inc. announced Friday after the close of the stock market that it had bought a poker magazine and associated websites. Purchase price was not disclosed.

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HORSE RACING

Alliance formed to care for horses after careers

The ongoing quest to provide better care for Thoroughbreds following their racing careers took a step forward Thursday when a group of industry stakeholders announced the establishment of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

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BUSINESS

Deadline nearing for Kentucky Equine Survey

The Kentucky Horse Council has pledged $25,000 toward the upcoming Kentucky Equine Survey. The survey, an attempt to quantify horse ownership, will be conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Survey later this year. The deadline to submit names for the survey is Feb. 17.

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DAILY BUSINESS REPORT

Lexington Catholic to offer horse-related curriculum

Beginning next fall, Lexington Catholic High School will offer a four-year Equine Academy for students to learn about Central Kentucky's horse industry.

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