Dating from the late 18th century, horse racing in Kentucky has roots as deep as those of the hardy perennial bluegrass that has long nurtured the Thoroughbreds raised on the state’s famous horse farms, especially in the Lexington area. Frontiersman Daniel Boone was responsible for introducing ...
Dating from the late 18th century, horse racing in Kentucky has roots as deep as those of the hardy perennial bluegrass that has long nurtured the Thoroughbreds raised on the state’s famous horse farms, especially in the Lexington area. Frontiersman Daniel Boone was responsible for introducing ...
The early favorite for the Kentucky Derby has been scratched hours before the race. Forte was declared out of the 149th Derby on Saturday, the fifth scratch from the race this week. Co-owner Mike Repole said Kentucky Horse Racing Commission veterinarians
Cox said he had “no concern” about any issues with the track as a result of the horse deaths. Not long after, And Tell Me Nolies reared and dumped her rider before tearing off the track at full speed and rampaging through the stable area in search of her barn. Trainer Peter Miller...
Jockey Javier Castellano celebrates atop of Mage #8 after winning the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 06, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) LOUISVILLE, Ky.-After seven deaths raised questions about the future of horse raci...
RELATED: Kentucky Derby 2022: What to know about first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown Rich Strike paid $163.60 Only Donerail in 1913 had a higher payout of $184.90. "What a crazy Derby," said trainer Kenny McPeek, whose horses finished eighth and ninth. Rich Strike wasn’t ...
3-year-old in McPeek’s barn. He also hasThorpedo Anna, a filly who won six of seven races this year including the Kentucky Oaks and Breeders’ Cup Distaff. She is a lock to win the Eclipse Award for best 3-year-old filly and certainly has the résumé to win horse of...
FILE-Horse trainer Bob Baffert walks Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah in the barn after arriving in preparation for the 140th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 13, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Expand When the 150th Kentucky Derby is held...
Kentucky became the first U.S. state west of the Appalachian Mountains in 1792. It is home to the legendary Kentucky Derby horse race and bluegrass music.
Pushish Images // Shutterstock 2006: Ahlina A bit of Hollywood scandal may have played a part in the appearance of this twist on theRussian name Alina meaning "light."In May 2006, now-disgraced director Brett Ratner was a big name in entertainment news—both for the release of his film ...