A new group of star horses is about to be introduced at the Kentucky Derby. Twenty of the world's fastest thoroughbreds will compete at Churchill Downs this year in the first leg of the Triple Crown.

The Road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby has officially concluded, and anticipation is mounting as contenders await to see if their horses' performances in the prep races have secured them one of the ...

Editor's note: Follow coverage of the 2026 Kentucky Derby throughout the day. Kentucky Derby Week is finally here ... so it's time to start stocking up on mint julep ingredients and selecting your ...

The biggest loser of the post position draw for Saturday's Kentucky Derby also happens to be the favorite for the 152nd running at Churchill Downs. Arkansas Derby winner Renegade drew the No. 1 post ...

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The Preakness Stakes is the second jewel of the Triple Crown and one of the most exciting events in the horse-racing calendar. Held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, the "Race for Black-Eyed Susans ...

The National Museum of Natural History often receives requests for information on famous horses which are believed to be part of the Smithsonian's research collection or on display in the exhibit ...

The 2023 Kentucky Derby drew plenty of criticism for a wave of horse deaths. There were seven horse deaths, including two horses that were euthanized due to knee and ankle injuries. The deaths of ...

Great White was a late scratch just minutes before the Kentucky Derby on Saturday after flipping and throwing off Alex Achard while waiting to enter the starting gate. The Puma has been scratched from ...