Kentucky
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike aims to strike again in Belmont
Wealthy Strike will attempt to again up his gorgeous upset victory within the Kentucky Derby when he returns to the monitor within the 154th Belmont Stakes on Saturday.
We the Folks, saddled by French-born coach Rodolphe Brisset, was put in because the early favourite for the 1 1/2-mile race at Belmont Park in New York.
Considered one of two colts within the eight-horse discipline that did not begin both the Kentucky Derby or Preakness Stakes, We the Folks was priced at 2-1 after drawing the No. 1 put up.
Brisset mentioned the within put up isn’t any concern on the sweeping Belmont monitor referred to as “Large Sandy,” the place US-based French jockey Flavien Prat can have loads of room to seek out place.
“He does not need to (go to the entrance),” Brisset mentioned. “You have to play the break from there. Flavien is aware of what to do.”
Brisset acknowledged it was “all the time a query mark” as as to if a horse will get the 1 1/2-mile distance, however Wealthy Strike’s connections have been assured their longshot Kentucky Derby winner would don’t have any drawback there.
Wealthy Strike shocked at Churchill Downs final month powering from the again of the 20-horse discipline to win at odds of 80-1.
Whereas Wealthy Strike, with a masterful experience from jockey Sonny Leon, benefitted from the quick early tempo within the Kentucky Derby, coach Eric Reed acknowledged he’ll seemingly not be capable of sit up to now off the tempo on Saturday.
Nevertheless, he mentioned the way in which the colt had been coaching he did not count on that to be an issue.
“I am not sure of how he’ll need to run as a result of he is a lot extra aggressive than he is been earlier than,” Reed mentioned. “I am simply going to inform Sonny to remain out of his approach.
“I simply do not know that he will be that far again simply by the way in which he is coaching, not to mention the tempo of the race.
“I would not be stunned to see him actual near the tempo if the horse chooses to do it. If the horse comes out of there operating, we’re not going to get in his approach.”
After drawing the fourth put up, Wealthy Strike was made the third early alternative at 7-2.
Wooden Memorial winner Mo Donegal, fifth within the Kentucky Derby for coach Todd Pletcher, was put in because the second alternative at 5-2.
Pletcher has saddled three Belmont winners: Tapwrit in 2017, Palace Malice in 2013 and Rags to Riches in 2007.
Pletcher additionally has a filly within the race — Nest, runner-up to Secret Oath within the Kentucky Oaks.
“Each have educated tremendous,” Pletcher mentioned, including that the mile and a half distance would possibly go well with Mo Donegal.
“He’s a horse positively from the very starting confirmed us he wished to go longer,” Pletcher mentioned.
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Kentucky
Former Sheriff Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines indicted for murder of Kentucky judge
Two months after video showed him shooting a Kentucky judge at point-blank range in his chambers, former Sheriff Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines has been indicted for murder.
The indictment, announced jointly by state and local prosecutors, charges Stines with shooting and killing Letcher County District Court Judge Kevin Mullins. Stines is scheduled to appear for his arraignment on Monday, Nov. 25.
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At a probable cause hearing in October, prosecutors showed a silent video that appeared to show Stines walking into the judge’s chambers with a weapon and firing multiple times at the victim, who frantically tried to escape under his desk.
Stines, who was sheriff at the time of the shooting, resigned on Oct. 1, hours before appearing in court to plead not guilty to murder charges.
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Investigators have not offered any potential motive for the murder. Those who knew Stines and Mullins said the two had worked together for years and were friends.
To date, prosecutors have not announced whether they will seek the death penalty.
This story was originally published by Lauren Silver at Court TV.
Kentucky
BY THE NUMBERS: Texas 31, UK 14
Kentucky played Texas competitively during stretches of Saturday’s game in Austin but an ugly stretch in the second quarter gave the Horns a lead they would never relinquish.
Here are some of the key numbers that tell the story of what happened in the game.
209 … More yards for Texas than Kentucky. That’s not surprising but speaks to the challenge. The Horns had 441 yards of offense with a lot of balance (250 on the ground, 191 through the air) while the Cats mustered only 211 yards of offense, almost all of which was passing.
160 … The total passing yards for Cutter Boley. The freshman was 10/18 for 160 yards and an interception. Boley entered the game because Brock Vandagriff was struggling and he did a lot to impress. He saw the field well, made some confident reads and delivered catchable balls down the field.
158 … Rushing yards for Texas’ Quintrevion Wisner. The Longhorns rushed for 250 yards on the game.
25:30 … Time of possession for Kentucky in the game. Any upset bid would have been aided by Kentucky controlling the ball more than Texas. That did not happen.
20 … Carries for Kentucky running backs Jamarion Wilcox (50 yards) and Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (30 yards). Wilcox had a long of 18 while DSK’s long was just six yards. The backs had decent success considering the opponent but Boley was charged with -57 rushing yards.
17 … Second quarter points for the Longhorns. That’s when the game appeared to be decided. First, the Horns went 65 yards in 11 plays for a touchdown. Then after a Vandagriff pick they scored again quickly before adding a field goal as the half ran out.
11 … Fumbles in the game. It was almost comical how often the ball was bouncing at times. Kentucky fumbled five times but didn’t lose one of them, while Texas fumbled six times and lost two.
10 … Tackles for sophomore Texas linebacker Anthony Hill, who we said coming into the game was playing at an All-American level. He had two sacks and three tackles for loss as the most active, productive Texas defender in the game. He was a problem Kentucky couldn’t account for.
6 … Sacks by the Texas defense. That led to UK only being credited with 21 rushing yards on the game, but more important was the impact on UK’s offensive results. The protection issues have been persistent all season.
2/12 ... Kentucky on third down. That’s not going to get it done in a game like this. That’s a big reason why Texas ran 23 more plays than Kentucky, and had the ball for 10 minutes longer. The big problem was that Kentucky averaged 11.1 yards to go on third down today.
0 … The turnover margin in the game. That gave Kentucky a chance to play somewhat competitively. Both teams had seven points off turnovers with UK’s being Jamon Dumas-Johnson’s return.
Kentucky
Quinn Ewers Returns vs. Kentucky Wildcats After Exiting Medical Tent
AUSTIN — Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers went into the medical tent in the second quarter of Saturday’s home finale against the Kentucky Wildcats after the conclusion of a touchdown drive. Ewers appeared to have his ankle rolled up on earlier in the possession but never went off to the sidelines despite having a small limp.
Fortunately for the Longhorns, he was right back on the field for Texas’ next drive after an acrobatic interception from Jelani McDonald. A few plays later, he connected with Gunnar Helm for his second touchdown catch of the day on a 17-yard score.
Ewers has, of course, been no stranger to injuries during his time at Texas. He’s in his third year with Texas but has missed a total of seven games as a Longhorn due to injury, with at least two absences in each season. This included two missed games this season due to an oblique injury he suffered against UTSA.
Naturally, the conversation of him earning the “injury-prone” label is a real one to have, but head coach Steve Sarkisian sees things differently.
“I don’t necessarily think so,” Sarkisian said. “Sometimes injuries happen because they happen, you know? … I mean, when a guy gets pile-drived on his shoulder, there’s a pretty good chance — it doesn’t matter who you are — your shoulder is probably going to be sore to some capacity. Or when you get pile-drived and your clavicle gets, gets popped. I mean, I don’t know many guys that would have withstood that hit from Dallas Turner a couple years ago. That was an odd hit. And I’ve seen that injury, that same injury Quinn had that year, Jalen Hurts had as well. Oddly enough, he has the oblique strain there a few weeks ago, and I’m watching the game the other night. Derek Carr is out of the game, oblique strain.”
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