Whether you are watching or wagering, this 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is a moment to cherish the most indispensable animal in human civilization: the horse. It all began 4,200 years ago ...

Now, the horse's legacy will be honored, no matter which horse wins. Secretariat sired more than 660 registered foals during the horse's life. The racehorse famously had an unusually large heart ...

FEDERAL REGULATION IS making a measurable impact on equine safety in U.S. thoroughbred racing, even as horse fatalities and persistent regional disparities continue to plague the sport.

(Editor's Note: This story has been updated with news that Rodriguez and Grande were scratched from the 2025 Kentucky Derby on Thursday and Friday, respectively). The 2025 Kentucky Derby is just ...

Toby will have the best seat in the house to watch.” Keith spoke of having a horse run the Kentucky Derby in a 2019 interview posted to the Derby’s Facebook account. “That’s the one that ...