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What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs
At the 151st Kentucky Derby, a global spotlight will shine on equine athleticism. It’s the subject of a growing body of ...
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 2025 parties: Biggest events on social calendar around Churchill Downs
The Kentucky Derby is a huge race, but it's also a massive social occasion in Louisville. Here are the biggest parties at this year's race.
Bob Baffert Immediately Trolled Churchill Downs With Conspiracy Theory About Rigged Kentucky Derby Draw
Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby for the first time in three years. The most infamous (and successful) trainer in ...
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KSR Today: A Backside Morning at Churchill Downs
Kentucky Sports Radio debuted a new show, the Monday Happy Hour. The show will feature a rotating cast in the weeks and ...
Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna returns to Churchill Downs for Kentucky Oaks Day 2025
Thorpedo Anna, who won the 2024 Kentucky Oaks and earned Horse of the Year honors, will run in Friday's La Troienne at Churchill Downs.
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Baffert Returns to Churchill Downs and NBC’s Derby Coverage
This year marks NBC’s 25th production of the Kentucky Derby and the first Run for the Roses since 2021 for polarizing trainer ...
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Churchill Downs is charging $22 for a Mint Julep and souvenir glass that you’ll probably lose
The Mint Julep is the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby, a symbol of the Derby tradition and Kentucky’s southern ...