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“Lot of People Are Under the Impression”: Startling Details Behind the Kentucky Derby Gold Trophy Revealed by Its Makers

The prestigious gold trophy given to the winner of the Kentucky Derby is probably the greatest prize, but do you know the history behind it?
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“Tomorrow Is Not Promised”: 13 Years After an Unfortunate Tragedy, American Couple Set to Live the Kentucky Derby Dream

Recently, this American couple shared their story of getting introduced to the Kentucky Derby and how they are looking forward to the upcoming race.

“So Many Shady Things Happening”: Following Saddening Turn of Events, Updated Kentucky Derby Post Positions Leave Fans Divided

Following a series of unfortunate incidents, Kentucky Derby's updated post position leaves equestrian fans divided.

“Extremely Rare”: Kentucky Derby Fan Won $1,200,000 From a Petty Two-Digit Figure Once

Back in the 2018 Kentucky Derby, this fan from Austin, Texas made a fortune by betting just $18 on the pre-race favorite, Justify.
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Days After Training Session Claiming Wild on Ice’s Life, 3 Other Kentucky Derby Contenders Receive Major Jolt Ahead of the Big Event

After the euthanization of Wild on Ice recently, 3 different horses for different reasons have decidedly withdrawn from the Kentucky Derby

“I Was 10 Years-Old”: Ahead of Kentucky Derby 2023, Heartwarming Stories of Attachment Flood In

The Kentucky Derby is a race where every horse aspires to be. But only the 20 of the best of the best get to prove their worth at the Derby.

As Kentucky Derby 2023 Nears, ‘Fear and Pain’ of Horses Come to Light

In around two days the Kentucky Derby begins at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville. Horse racing lovers and bettors and equestrians from around the country will flock to the racetrack to see some of the best thoroughbreds fight it out for the glory. However, glory is a human-made abstract designed to serve mortal beings. Do […]
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“Best Athlete of 21st Century”: Equestrian Fans Hail Kentucky Derby’s One of the Fastest Horses on 50th Anniversary

Fans share epic and heartwarming comments, recalling one of the fastest horses to compete in the Kentucky Derby five decades ago.

Despite His Favored Horse Not Crossing the Finish Line First, Man Won $147,000 at Kentucky Derby Once

The 2019 Kentucky Derby was definitely a very strange one. For the first time ever, a clear winner was disqualified, and the bets went haywire.

Biggest Blunder in Kentucky Derby History Led to Jockey With 8,833 Race Wins and $123,368,024 Earnings Suffering Saddening Fate Once

Beginning in 1949, Bill Shoemaker won a record number of races throughout his career. Yet this one Derby run stays imprinted in every equestrian's mind.

“Going to Die Trying”: Despite Being the Kentucky Derby Favorite, $1,500,000,000 Worth Owner of Race Horse Feels “Absurd” About His Chances

Forte is already a fan favourite when it comes to the Kentucky Derby winner predictions, and this billionaire has pinned all his hopes on this horse.
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“Feel Sorry for the Poor Babies”: 3 Days Before the Kentucky Derby, Concerning News at Churchill Downs Jolts Sports World

Two baby horses lose their lives after competing in a race in Churchill Downs. One died and the other was euthanized. Netizens react to it.
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