Kentucky Derby

Black Jockeys Dominated the Kentucky Derby. Then They Were Forgotten.

How Woodford Reserve and horse race historians are honoring these riders

The Man Behind the Famous Kentucky Derby Bugle Call

Steve Buttleman has been playing "Call to the Post" at Churchill Downs for nearly three full decades

Medina Spirit Disqualified, Mandaloun Named Winner of 2021 Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission issued its ruling

Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit Dies From Apparent Heart Attack

The horse collapsed and died on the track at Santa Anita after a workout Monday morning

Bob Baffert Blames "Cancel Culture" After Churchill Downs Suspension

The renowned horse trainer is still planning to run Derby winner Medina Spirit in Saturday’s Preakness

Medina Spirit Fails Post-Kentucky Derby Drug Test

An alarming discovery with worrying implications

This Year, Thoroughbred Sales Are Poised For a Comeback

Encouraging news for the horse racing world

Kentucky Derby Will Modify Offensive Lyrics in Pre-Race Song

"My Old Kentucky Home" is considered offensive, and will be changed for this year's Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Will Run With Limited Spectators

Masks will be "frequently encouraged" but not required

Kentucky Derby Latest Major Sporting Event Postponed Due to COVID-19

The Derby will now be run on September 5 to kick off Labor Day weekend

10 Great Ways to Make a Mint Julep

From unexpected bourbons to surprise ingredients (hello, white chocolate), these drink ideas will spice up any Kentucky Derby party

Let’s Talk Ponies, and How to Make Money Off of Them Tomorrow

A pro handicapper on where to push your pennies this weekend

From Medicine to Morning Pick-Me-Up: A Brief History of the Julep

Be the most knowledgeable tippler at your Derby party

Would You Consider Paying $1K for a Mint Julep at the Derby?

It’s for charity. And tastes like pecan pie. So probably yes.

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Let’s Talk Ponies, and How to Make Money Off of Them Tomorrow

A pro handicapper on where to push your pennies this weekend

From Medicine to Morning Pick-Me-Up: A Brief History of the Julep

Be the most knowledgeable tippler at your Derby party

Would You Consider Paying $1K for a Mint Julep at the Derby?

It’s for charity. And tastes like pecan pie. So probably yes.

Wanna Go Halfsies on a Racehorse?

Help raise the world’s first crowdsourced Derby champion