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Orb's Life Story Is Sappy After All

PARIS, Ky. -- Please, let's not dwell in fairy tales here. Let's not drown in mush. Let's keep this straightforward.   Bradley Purcell arrived at 5:30 a.m. on February 24, 2010, for...

Rosario Can't Lose for Winning

Early this winter, after riding Orb for the first five races of his career, Rosario found himself off the promising 3-year-old. Some uncertainty by trainer Shug McGaughey on whether to run...

Aw Shug(s), Orb Wins Derby

Shug McGaughey dared to dream of the morning after — of waking up in a brave new world in which he had won the Kentucky Derby.   It was his goal. It was his grail. It was the most...

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