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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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.
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Kentucky Derby 151 notebook - Tuesday, April 29
Dale Romans, the all-time leading trainer at Churchill Downs, doesn’t have a horse in the Kentucky Derby this year. But that ...
Kentucky Derby tickets 2025: Price, how to get, average cost, best time to buy, turf club
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world. Every first Saturday of May, people flock ...
D. Wayne Lukas is 89 and wants to win a 5th Kentucky Derby. He’s up before dawn in pursuit of it
D. Wayne Lukas is easy to spot before dawn at Churchill Downs. He is one of the few Kentucky Derby trainers atop a stable ...
Kentucky Derby 2025: When is the race, start time, post positions, field and everything else you need to know
The 2025 Kentucky Derby will be held Saturday, May 3. The race has traditionally taken place the first Saturday in May, ...