Big Brown looked a potential US Triple Crown hero when powering to victory in the Kentucky Derby though the race was marred by a fatal injury to runner-up Eight Belles.

WHEN Larry Jones noticed a foul odour coming through a vent in his apartment, he put it down to dead mice and spoke to his landlord.

Hard Spun gained revenge on his Kentucky Derby conqueror Street Sense with a thrilling victory in the Kentucky Cup Classic at Turfway.

Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense had to shrug off the persistent Grasshopper to win the Travers Stakes at Saratoga.