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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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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.