Kentucky Derby

Mystik Dan Wins 150th Kentucky Derby By A Nose In A 3-Horse Photo Finish At Churchill Downs

Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby in a photo finish, edging out Forever Young and Sierra Leone for the upset victory.
By Beth Harris, AP

This Is The Mint Julep Recipe Served At The Kentucky Derby

The executive chef at Churchill Downs explains how he and his team make juleps for the 400,000 people who come through their gates.
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Horse Dies At Churchill Downs, 8th Recent Fatality At Home Of Kentucky Derby

A horse has died after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
By AP

Mage Crosses Finish 1st In Kentucky Derby Amid 7th Death

A string of horse deaths have cast a gloomy cloud over the famed race this year.
By Beth Harris, AP

Early Kentucky Derby Favorite Forte Scratched From Race

The colt had stumbled on the track during a workout Thursday, although trainer Todd Pletcher had downplayed it.
By Beth Harris, AP

Churchill Downs Investigating 4 Horse Deaths Ahead Of Kentucky Derby

The racetrack called the deaths “highly unusual” and “completely unacceptable.”
By AP

Trainer Of Kentucky Derby Winner Grilled On Nasty Kamala Harris Tweet

ESPN tried to corral Eric Reed, who trained long shot winner Rich Strike, about the sexist slur.
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80-1 Shot Rich Strike Races To Huge Upset In Kentucky Derby

Rich Strike came charging up the rail to overtake the leaders in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby.
By AP

Mixologists Spill The Secrets To Making The Perfect Mint Julep

Mixologists share their foolproof techniques, just in time for your Kentucky Derby celebration.
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Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit Stripped Of Title Over Positive Drug Test

Another horse was declared the winner of the race.
By AP