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Could this Kentucky-bred gray horse spring a major upset in the Kentucky Derby?
Each of the 20 horses set to start Saturday’s Grade 1, $5 million Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville will bring ...
How did every horse in the 2025 Kentucky Derby get its name?
Nearly every year since 2010, I have written a story about how all the horses in the Kentucky Derby get their names, and you ...
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Kentucky Derby betting 101 | Learning the track lingo for exacta, trifecta and exotics
Whether you're a first-timer or looking to try something more advanced, here's a breakdown of the most common and fun ways to ...
Want to bet on a gray horse in Kentucky Derby 2025? Sandman, Chunk of Gold among options
Can Sandman, Final Gambit or Chunk of Gold become the ninth gray horse to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs? Here's what to know about each: ...
Journalism is the 2025 Kentucky Derby favorite. How often does the favorite win?
It’s been seven years since the post-time favorite won the Kentucky Derby. Justify — who went on to become horse racing’s ...
Kentucky Derby: How to watch, the favorites and what to expect in the 151st running of the race
The first Saturday in May means it’s time for the 151st Kentucky Derby, America’s longest continuously held sporting event.
Louisville Urban League Derby Gala honors late Junior Bridgeman, celebrates Black excellence
"The Louisville Urban League is here to advance social and economic equity and access for Black and other marginalized communities here in Louisville and the surrounding area," Pryor said. "We do that ...
How the mint julep became an iconic Kentucky Derby cocktail and the official recipe to make it at home
Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3, and whether you watch in person or enjoy the scene from home, chances are ...