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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.
Who should you bet on in the 2025 Kentucky Derby? Here’s what the experts say
Need some help with your Kentucky Derby bets this year? We asked racing experts from around the country for their picks.
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 ...
Kentucky Derby 2025: When is the race? Plus start time, post positions, field and everything else you need to know
Post position matters quite a bit at the Kentucky Derby. Horses in the earlier post positions have traditionally performed ...
What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs
At the 151st Kentucky Derby, a global spotlight will shine on equine athleticism. It’s the subject of a growing body of ...
Want to ‘bet the gray’ in the 2025 Kentucky Derby? There are three options.
Of the 118 gray or roan horses to enter the Derby since 1930, only eight have won the race. Three gray horses won the Derby ...
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 ...
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 ...