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Shades of gray rare among Kentucky Derby favorites, winners

April 27, 2021

Shades of gray rare among Kentucky Derby favorites, winners

Chris Goodlett has walked around Churchill Downs many times since joining the Kentucky Derby Museum and heard admiring fans say to each other, “Oh, look at that beautiful gray horse.”

Trainer Cox seeks Derby history as Louisville's first winner

April 26, 2021

Trainer Cox seeks Derby history as Louisville's first winner

Brad Cox smiles when talking about Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, making it clear how important both are to the trainer.

Dubai sheikh still chasing elusive Kentucky Derby victory

April 26, 2021

Dubai sheikh still chasing elusive Kentucky Derby victory

Winning major horse races around the world is the lifeblood of Godolphin, and there’s none bigger than the Kentucky Derby.

Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May

April 25, 2021

Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May

The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar to Louisville.

Blackmore becomes 1st female jockey to win Grand National

April 10, 2021

Blackmore becomes 1st female jockey to win Grand National

Rachael Blackmore broke down one of the biggest gender barriers in sports by becoming the first female jockey to win the grueling Grand National horse race.

California racetrack suing animal-rights activists for disrupting horse racing: report

March 20, 2021

California racetrack suing animal-rights activists for disrupting horse racing: report

Four animal-rights activists who were arrested in California earlier this month for disrupting a day of racing at a horse track are now being sued by the track's owners, according to a report.

Trainer banned from British races over photo on dead horse

March 1, 2021

Trainer banned from British races over photo on dead horse

The image of Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott seemingly posing for a photo while sitting on a dead horse provoked horror and led to the Irishman being banned on Monday from entering runners into British races.

Georgia horseback instructor goes missing under suspicious circumstances

February 28, 2021

Georgia horseback instructor goes missing under suspicious circumstances

A horseback riding trainer in Georgia has gone missing from the stables under mysterious circumstances, authorities said.

Knicks Go gets to the lead and stays there to win Pegasus

January 23, 2021

Knicks Go gets to the lead and stays there to win Pegasus

Knicks Go went to the lead right out of the gate and dared the other 11 runners in the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational to catch him.

COVID relief package features horse racing safety legislation

December 21, 2020

COVID relief package features horse racing safety legislation

Horse racing somehow found its way into the latest $900 billion COVID relief bill agreed upon by Congress and likely to pass, which would give many Americans a morsel of help before 2020 ends.