LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Unbeaten filly Good Cheer rallied on the outside through the slop to overtake Tenma by the final furlong and win the 151st Kentucky Oaks on Friday at Churchill Downs.

The old adage of ‘first past the post’ won’t apply to all racing meetings in future. In a landmark ruling, a jockey and horse no longer have to take to the startline when there are no fellow ...

However, inside the starting gates is a coordinated and technical process that has been developed over nearly 90 years of horse racing. Starting gates are made up of a steel frame with individual ...

The only also-eligible horse for this year’s Kentucky Derby ... and to be ridden by Flavien Prat — now has a spot in the starting gate for the 151st running of the Grade 1, $5 million Kentucky ...

“Out of an abundance of caution, we have made a very tough decision to scratch our Derby horse, Rodriguez,” said Tom Ryan, managing partner of SF Racing ... rail in the starting gate.