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In Depth
June 8th, 2013
By Susan Valot

Hollywood Park Readies For Swan Song

As horses and jockeys prepare for this Saturday’s Belmont Stakes, one of horse racing’s historic venues is preparing to cease operation. Only A Game’s Susan Valot has the story.

Feature
May 18th, 2013
By Sam Gallant

Shoe Maker Primes Horses For The Track

With the Preakness right around the corner, Only A Game’s Sam Gallant takes us behind the scenes at Victory Racing Plates, a horse shoe manufacturer that dates back to the early 20th century.

Feature
May 4th, 2013
By Gabe Bullard

Mine That Bird Races To The Big Screen

Ahead of the 139th Kentucky Derby, 2009 winner Mine That Bird has been preparing for the Hollywood version of his own story. Gabe Bullard of WFPL in Louisville reports on the making of the film ’50 to 1.’

In Depth
December 15th, 2012
By Charlie Schroeder

Hong Kong Horse Racing Fans Bet 10.6B A Year

An urban horse race track in Hong Kong has a deep history dating back to British rule. OAG’s Charlie Schroeder brings us the story of Happy Valley.

In Depth
June 9th, 2012

‘Another’ Triple Crown Miss

A leg injury has forced I’ll Have Another out of the Belmont Stakes, out of the running for the Triple Crown, and out of racing altogether. Former Sports Illustrated writer William Nack joined Bill Littlefield to discuss the horse and the state of the horse racing.

Charlie Pierce
June 2nd, 2012

Charlie Pierce and the Week’s News

Only A Game analyst Charlie Pierce goes over the week’s sports news including the Stanley Cup Finals, the NBA Playoffs, and a fishing triumph with a side benefit.

Remembrance
May 15th, 2012

Peter Fuller, 89, Part Of Kentucky Derby History

Peter Fuller owned the only horse ever to be disqualified after winning the Kentucky Derby. He was also an amateur boxer who once sparred with Muhammad Ali for charity. Fuller died Monday at the age of 89. Bill Littlefield offers a remembrance.

Photo Gallery
May 5th, 2012
By Anne Marshall

Dawn At The Downs

Not everyone is keen to pack into Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby. Some horse racing fans prefer the quieter atmosphere found at the track earlier in the week. From Louisville, Anne Marshall has the story.

May 7th, 2011

The Kentucky Derby With Jennie Rees

Fix yourself a Hot Brown Sandwich and mix up some mint juleps: The 137th Kentucky Derby is here! While the horses and jockeys get ready for the big race, Bill talks with the Louisville Courier-Journal’s Jennie Rees about the best picks for your entertainment-only dollar.

August 14th, 2010

Saturday, August 14, 2010

This week on Only A Game, Keith O’Brien catches up with the trash-talking, fist-throwing Cincinnati Reds. Also, we look at a new book that examines the successes and failures of Title IX and Karen Given reports on what’s next for the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints.

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