Tag: Kentucky Derby
AP Sportlight
April 29
1901 — His Eminence, ridden by Jimmy Winkfield, wins...
Kentucky Derby is family affair for Asmussens and O’Neills
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Steve Asmussen grew up in a barn in dusty Laredo, Texas. He and older brother Cash were the help in their...
Shades of gray rare among Kentucky Derby favorites, winners
Chris Goodlett has walked around Churchill Downs many times since joining the Kentucky Derby Museum and heard admiring fans say to each other, “Oh,...
Kentucky Derby horses running without Lasix under new rule
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby is steeped in tradition: a blanket of red roses to the winner, fancy hats worn by mint julep-sipping...
Essential Quality is 2-1 favorite for the Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Essential Quality is the 2-1 morning line favorite and will start from the No. 14 post for Saturday’s 147th Kentucky Derby...
Dubai sheikh still chasing elusive Kentucky Derby victory
Winning major horse races around the world is the lifeblood of Godolphin, and there’s none bigger than the Kentucky Derby.
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Malathaat is 5-2 choice in Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Malathaat is the 5-2 morning-line favorite and will start from the No. 10 post for Friday’s 147th Kentucky Oaks.
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Brooklyn Strong: from Philly to the Kentucky Derby quickly
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Brooklyn Strong needed a few horses to drop out to make the Kentucky Derby and now needs to make it to...
Trainer Cox seeks Derby history as Louisville’s first winner
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Brad Cox smiles when talking about Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, making it clear how important both are to the...
Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar...
