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September 2, 2020

Kentucky Derby favorite's trainer worried about 'rioters': 'You’re not allowed to shoot them, and they’re allowed to shoot you'

The trainer of Kentucky Derby favorite Tiz the Law expressed his concern Tuesday about upcoming protests planed outside Churchill Downs over the weekend.

September 2, 2020

Kentucky's governor will watch Derby from home this year

For Kentucky governors, it's a coveted perk — presenting the trophy to the Kentucky Derby winner as a huge national television audience watches

August 31, 2020

Kentucky Derby, Louisville prepare for weekend without fans

The fastest two minutes in sports will also be the quietest in Kentucky Derby history.

August 22, 2020

Kentucky Derby reverses course, will run without fans

The Kentucky Derby will run without fans for the first time, Churchill Downs announced Friday, citing increasing COVID-19 cases in the area.

August 12, 2020

Kentucky Derby will allow limited number of fans, Churchill Downs says

Churchill Downs officials expect fewer than 23,000 people to attend this year’s race in person.

July 15, 2020

Arkansas Racing Commission suspends trainer Bob Baffert after horses fail drug tests

The Arkansas Racing Commission announced Wednesday the suspension of renowned trainer Bob Baffert for 15 days after two of his horses tested positive for a banned substance.

July 2, 2020

Monmouth Park to open thoroughbred meet Friday with fans

With the opening of the thoroughbred season at Monmouth Park days away, chief executive Dennis Drazin knows the odds are against the track making a profit.

June 25, 2020

Kentucky Derby, Oaks will run with limitations on spectators

Churchill Downs officials have gotten their wish, announcing Thursday that when the rescheduled Kentucky Derby is run in September there will be spectators in the stands — just more spread out than usual.

June 20, 2020

NY-bred Tiz the Law wins barren Belmont Stakes

Tiz the Law has won an unprecedented Belmont Stakes, claiming victory Saturday at the first race of a rejiggered Triple Crown schedule and crossing the finish line in front of eerily empty grandstands.

June 19, 2020

Belmont sets pace for Triple Crown, with Tiz the Law favored

It's been 17 years since Jack Knowlton and his Sackatoga Stable pals rode yellow school buses to the Belmont Stakes.