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Cutting Humor runs on the track during morning training for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Derby notebook: In rare twist, Todd Pletcher didn’t know if he’d have a horse in the field

June 29, 2019 at 7:28 p.m.

Todd Pletcher will tell you straight out that he didn't know if he'd be here for the 2019 Kentucky Derby. That's an extraordinary statement coming from a man who at...

Kentucky Derby hopeful Omaha Beach is ridden during a workout at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 4. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Omaha Beach to start from No. 12 post as morning-line favorite in 145th Kentucky Derby

June 28, 2019 at 10:09 p.m.

Omaha Beach, undefeated in two major prep races this year, is the 4-to-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday's $3 million Kentucky Derby. Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella will try to...

Long Range Toddy, with jockey Jon Court aboard.

Ten contenders to watch for the 2019 Kentucky Derby (Version 2.0)

June 29, 2019 at 2:03 p.m.

The field of leading Kentucky Derby contenders has shifted considerably in the past two weeks, with upsets in both the Florida Derby and the Santa Anita Derby. Often, the Derby...

Trainer Bob Baffert has the two leading contenders: Improbable and Game Winner.

Ten Kentucky Derby contenders to watch

March 28, 2019 at 8:17 a.m.

With April fast approaching, we’re entering the heart of Kentucky Derby prep season. The perceived top contenders have run their first races of the year and most are readying for...

Maryland horsemen defend Stronach Group as company comes under fire in Preakness debate

June 30, 2019 at 8:26 a.m.

Cathal Lynch did not decide to uproot his successful thoroughbred racing operation lightly. But the 44-year-old trainer brought his horses, and his family, from Pennsylvania to a new base at...

As debate over Pimlico intensifies, Maryland Jockey Club moves show for retired thoroughbreds from the track

February 26, 2019 at 3:01 p.m.

It’s not the Preakness Stakes, but the Maryland Jockey Club has decided to move another event away from Pimlico Race Course. The Totally Thoroughbred Horse Show, which has showcased retired...

Baltimore, MD-5/8/16 -- Community activist Mark Melonas, right, hoists a new "HERE" flag at the YMCA Ripken field, to recall the original "HERE" flag that flew at the Memorial stadium near the spot where Frank Robinson hit a home run that sailed over the bleachers in left field into the parking lot. The ceremony was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Robinson's home run on May 8, 1966 - the only time an Oriole has hit a home run out of the ball park. Among those watching were football players who paused during practice to watch the event and hear Melonas tell the story of that historic day. Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun Staff Photographer - #6493

Frank Robinson, Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer, dies at 83

August 21, 2019 at 4:26 p.m.

Orioles outfielder Frank Robinson had those skinny legs and a gingerly gait that made it seem as if his feet always hurt. But the ferocity with which he played baseball...

A grown-up Michael Phelps looks back on the Beijing Olympics, 10 years later

June 28, 2019 at 10:31 p.m.

A grown-up Michael Phelps looks back on Beijing, 10 years later By Childs Walker Aug. 10, 2018 Michael Phelps apologizes for calling 15 minutes late. “Boomer is in the process...

Longtime Maryland Jockey Club racing secretary Georganne Hale to assume new role

December 12, 2018 at 8:26 p.m.

Georganne Hale, the widely respected racing secretary for the Maryland Jockey Club since 2000, will move to a new role working to grow thoroughbred racing in Maryland, the company announced...

Jockey Jean Cruguet rides Seattle Slew to a victory in the Belmont. Seattle Slew won the Triple Crown in 1977.

Questions raised about Belmont race strategy of second Baffert-trained horse, Restoring Hope

December 13, 2018 at 6:17 a.m.

A bit of intrigue has surfaced in the wake of Justify’s Triple Crown-clinching victory Saturday, with rival owner Mike Repole questioning jockey Florent Geroux’s tactics aboard the other Bob Baffert-trained...

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