Richard Mandella - Major Championship Golf

Crown of Thorns, second choice in the morning line at 4-1 for Saturday's $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, was withdrawn from the race Friday...

LOUISVILLE (Reuters) - Crown of Thorns, the second choice in the early betting for the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, has been withdrawn due to a knee injury.Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella said he noticed a problem when the Florida-bred ...