The jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby last week has been fined over $60,000 for striking the horse with his riding crop too many times during the race, according to the ...

There are no sure things on the Churchill Downs racetrack — and this year, there are few sure things around the track as well. Uncertainty over the economy due to President Donald Trump’s ...

Just 20 horses will enter the starting gate on Saturday evening, moments before they will run in the Kentucky Derby. Earning a spot on the storied Churchill Downs track isn't easy. The horses go ...

Like clockwork, the Kentucky Derby is run on the first Saturday of every May. The event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 20 thoroughbreds. REQUIRED READING: Kentucky Derby has had three ...

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Horse racing's most decorated and highly anticipated event has arrived, Welcome to the Kentucky Derby. Celebrating its 151st run at Churchill Downs on Saturday, the 2025 edition of the Run for the ...

The 2025 Kentucky Derby purse will match the record-breaking payout from 2024 Michael Reaves/Getty The 2025 Kentucky Derby is here, and there's a lot of money waiting at the finish line.