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Derby winner I’ll Have Another headed to Pimlico on Monday

August 19, 2019 at 4:42 a.m.

Originally, trainer Doug O'Neill had planned to keep Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another at posh Churchill Downs. But during a long night of celebrating – O'Neill, predictably enough, copped...

Mario Gutierrez crosses the finish line atop I'll Have Another to win the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby.

I’ll Have Another wins 2012 Kentucky Derby

August 19, 2019 at 4:42 a.m.

About 7 p.m. Saturday, 25-year-old Mario Gutierrez was escorted by a group of handlers and police officers into the paddock at Churchill Downs. The sign over his head, the one...

Mike Smith looks on atop Bodemeister after finishing second in the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby notes: Bodemeister tires down the stretch

August 19, 2019 at 4:42 a.m.

What a scene it would have been. Bodemeister, the 4-1 morning line favorite, seemed to run effortlessly around most of track at Churchill Downs on Saturday, opening a lead of...

Top Chef Host Gail Simmons mixes her Pure Leaf Lemon Ginger Tulep at the Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby: A final primer before the most exciting two minutes in sports

August 19, 2019 at 4:42 a.m.

It's hot – but not too hot – and humid – but not too humid – here as 150,000 people make their way toward Churchill Downs, where the 138th running...

Trainer satisfied with favorite’s 2nd place

December 24, 2018 at 10:10 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — What a scene it would have been. Bodemeister, the 4-1 morning line favorite, seemed to run effortlessly around most of track at Churchill Downs on Saturday, opening...

Long shot runs down favorite Bodemeister in stretch

December 24, 2018 at 2:33 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At about 7 p.m. Saturday, a group of handlers and police officers escorted 25-year-old Mario Gutierrez into the paddock at Churchill Downs. The sign over his head,...

Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton C. Jones helps jockey Rosie Napravnik raise the trophy after she became the first women to win the Kentucky Oaks on Friday.

Derby notes: Rosie Napravnik becomes first woman to win Kentucky Oaks

August 19, 2019 at 4:42 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The red-headed girl who shocked Maryland horse racing with her daring debut in 2005 was coronated as an elite jockey Friday at Churchill Downs. Rosie Napravnik won...

Hamilton Smith is ready for his shot at a Triple Crown race with Done Talking.

Finally, Hamilton Smith has his chance at the Kentucky Derby

August 19, 2019 at 4:42 a.m.

On a cool Saturday morning, Hamilton A. Smith — the programs call him that, but most every acquaintance calls him Ham or Hammy — is doing his best to do...

Bodemeister, Baffert look to pull off rare feat in Kentucky Derby

August 19, 2019 at 4:42 a.m.

Bob Baffert calls his son, Bode, over for the cameras. The boy, a shy 7-year-old, relents as his mother brushes a mess of brown hair from his eyes. Then the...

Oaks Day at Churchill Downs gives Rosie Napravnik her chance

August 19, 2019 at 4:42 a.m.

It's Oaks Day at Churchill Downs, and the color pink has grown over the vast grandstand and the sprawling infield. The "Pink Out" will help raise money for cancer charities,...

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