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Namesake of Kentucky Derby’s First Champion Makes His Pick for This Year’s Winner

A 2-year-old horse predicts the winning horse of the upcoming 149th Kentucky Derby in Louisville in a very creative manner.

Days After Kentucky Derby Favorite’s Famous Disqualification, His Owner Offered $20,000,000 to Rivals Once

After an unexpected ruling in the 2019 Kentucky Derby, the owner of the favorite horse calls for a derby rematch challenge of $ 20 million.

“Very Hard-Earned Dream”: After Spending Whopping $1,300,000, Race Horse Owner Sets Sights on Kentucky Derby Success

The owner of horse Tapit Trice is looking forward with high hopes at the Kentucky Derby as the colt won a Grade 1 race with ease.
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“We Had Bet Quite a Bit of Money”: Years Before Attending His 84th Kentucky Derby, Local Man Experienced Once-In-A-Lifetime Luck

A seasoned equestrian fan has recently talked about his eight-decade-long Kentucky Derby experience as a viewer of the event.
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Former English Teacher From Nashville Helps Race Horse Who Traveled More Than 6,000 Miles to Realize Kentucky Derby Dream

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the entire world, so it is not surprising that it will have international contenders.

Months After Natural Calamity Struck Churchill Downs, This Champion Race Horse Became ‘The Finest’ Kentucky Derby Winner in 1937

War Admiral was a thoroughbred racehorse who ran like lightning during the 1948 Kentucky Derby. He was the best in the 1930s.
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“Some Very Unique Headgear”: Never-Heard-Before Kentucky Derby Hat Ideas Throw Fans in Frenzy

The official Facebook page of the Kentucky Derby has shared a popular tradition followed by the fans just days before the main event.

“You Gotta Bet on Him!”: Despite Not Being the Favorite, Kentucky Derby Contender’s Final Work Before the Big Day Leaves Fans Stunned

Kentucky Derby contender Rocket Can impresses fans with his run a week before the big event. Now, fans believe that he might steal the win.
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Despite Unfortunate Circumstances, Race Horse Sprung One of the Biggest Surprises at the Kentucky Derby in 1982

Racing at 21-1 odds in the Kentucky Derby, Gato Del Sol won the 1948 edition after his trainer Gregson pulled a neat trick before the event.

First Thoroughbred Ever To Win $1,000,000 Scared His Rider With Crazy Speed at 1948 Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby from 1948 was a special event where Citation's lightning speed scared his rider Arcaro before winning the race.

In Pictures: Kentucky Derby Week Off to a Glittering Start as Thousands of Fans Join the Extravaganza

The 2023 Kentucky Derby is almost upon us. Like every year, thousands of fans gathered at Churchill Downs to kick off Derby Week.
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“Whenever Something Bad Happens…” : Kentucky Derby to Have Extra Set of Eyes to Prevent Untoward Incidents

All details of the precautions taken ahead of the upcoming 149th Kentucky Derby to avoid any unfortunate accidents disclosed.