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D. Wayne Lukas is 89 and wants to win a 5th Kentucky Derby. He’s up before dawn in pursuit of it
D. Wayne Lukas is easy to spot before dawn at Churchill Downs. He is one of the few Kentucky Derby trainers atop a stable ...
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 ...
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11 Kentucky Derby Traditions Every Southerner Should Know
Often referred to as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” the Kentucky Derby may not last long but the anticipation and ...
Kentucky Derby: How to watch, the favorites and what to expect in the 151st running of the race
A pre-race tradition is the walkover, when the horses are led from the stables to the paddock where they are saddled for the ...
Where to watch the Kentucky Derby in Houston: Bars, parties and race day events
Run for the Roses draws crowds in festive hats for mint juleps, race-day watch parties and themed celebrations across Houston ...
Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby with 2 contenders after serving a 3-year suspension
Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby for the first time in four years, having served his punishment for Medina Spirit’s ...
John Shirreffs has another Kentucky Derby winner in Baeza, if he enters field | C.L. Brown
Who could beat the 2025 Kentucky Derby favorite? Baeza, who's trained by John Shirreffs. He just needs to get in the Run for ...
Strong storms possible during Derby Week in Louisville. Here's when
The greatest threat for severe weather will be between 2 PM and 9 PM. Wednesday won’t be as wild. We’ll still have a front ...