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Charismatic Stakes Claim
Charismatic (pictured, center), who ran in a claims race in February, shocked the horse racing world as the 31-1 shot won the 125th Kentucky Derby on May 1. The win gave trainer Wayne Lukas his fourth Derby victory.

• Kentucky Derby Gallery

Another Charismatic Display
Kentucky Derby winner Charismatic defied the odds and again held off a late charge by Menifee to win the Preakness on May 15.

Charismatic's Bid for Triple Crown Ends Tragically
Charismatic's bid to become the 12th Triple Crown winner ended tragically when he broke down after finishing third June 6 in the Belmont Stakes behind winner Lemon Drop Kid.

• June 27: Real Quiet Wins Hollywood Gold Cup

Cat Thief Steels Classic Victory in Breeders' Cup

	(Associated Press)

Cat Thief (pictured), who has a reputation of losing close decisions, added to Wayne Lukas's record as the most successful trainer in Breeders' Cup history Nov. 6 with a victory in the $4 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Gulfstream Park.

Pincay Rides Past Shoemaker
Laffit Pincay Jr. became the all-time winningest jockey Dec. 10, breaking Willie Shoemaker's 29-year-old record by winning the sixth race at Hollywood Park.