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What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs
“Horses are great athletes because they can deliver a lot of oxygen to their muscles – way more than an elite human can —and ...
Churchill Downs track announcer Travis Stone shares 2025 Kentucky Oaks pick
Churchill Downs track announcer Travis Stone makes his prediction for which horse will win the 2025 Kentucky Oaks at ...
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Kentucky Derby 151 notebook - Wednesday, April 30
Horse racing expert Jody Demling brings the latest from Churchill Downs including how a race back in October could inform the ...
Kentucky Derby: Journalism is 3-1 morning-line favorite for annual race at Churchill Downs
Sovereignty is the 5-1 second choice in the 20-horse field for the May 3 race, while Sandman is the 6-1 third choice.
10 horses that created incredible Kentucky Derby memories
The first leg of the Triple Crown is the Kentucky Derby. Winners of the Run for the Roses are etched in horse racing history ...
Could this Kentucky-bred gray horse spring a major upset in the Kentucky Derby?
Each of the 20 horses set to start Saturday’s Grade 1, $5 million Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville will bring ...
Kentucky Derby mint julep recipes: 7 versions of the classic cocktail
Learn the ingredients and steps to create the iconic Kentucky Derby drink, the mint julep, featuring bourbon, simple syrup, ...
Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby ban explained: Decorated horse trainer returns for 2025 race
The Baffert-trained horse later died of a heart attack after a workout in December 2021. Baffert initially denied any wrongdoing and appealed the suspension through a lawsuit, and ...