Horse Racing - Page 5

May 6, 2025

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty skipping Preakness, trainer says: 'What's best for the horse'

There will not be a Triple Crown winner this year, as it was announced that Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby champion, will not run in the Preakness.

May 6, 2025

Social media influencer stirs Kentucky Derby controversy over alleged 'inappropriate' attire

Influencer Gabriela Moura drew backlash for wearing an allegedly "inappropriate" dress during the events around the Kentucky Derby over the weekend.

May 5, 2025

2025 Kentucky Derby odds: Sovereignty's win was 'positive decision' for house

Horse racing isn't as straightforward as most sports betting. Patrick Everson breaks down how the gambling action took shape at the Kentucky Derby and the aftermath.

May 4, 2025

White House officials celebrate 'omen' of Kentucky Derby victor: 'Sovereignty will ALWAYS win'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller celebrated Sovereignty's Kentucky Derby win over its rival, Journalism.

May 4, 2025

Sights and scenes from Churchill Downs during the 2025 Kentucky Derby

Horse racing fans arrived at Churchill Downs this weekend to watch the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby, which is slated to begin on Saturday evening.

May 3, 2025

Sovereignty wins 2025 Kentucky Derby

It was a wet day at Churchill Downs Saturday, but that did not seem to bother Sovereignty, who took home the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby.

May 3, 2025

NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico exits Kentucky Derby coverage after nut allergy reaction

Broadcaster Mike Tirico stepped away from NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage Saturday, and his replacement pointed to illness as the reason.

May 3, 2025

Every horse in 2025 Kentucky Derby is a descendent of legendary Secretariat: report

All horses in this year's Kentucky Derby are reportedly descendants of Secretariat, who won the Triple Crown in record times that still stand today.

May 3, 2025

President Trump praises ‘new Golden Age’ in Kentucky Derby statement: “Reharnessing our heritage’

President Donald Trump released a statement Saturday, wishing the competitors of the Kentucky Derby well and praising the work of his administration.

May 3, 2025

Peanut butter-like mud: Kentucky Derby is anyone's race with rain in forecast

Rain is in the forecast for Saturday's Kentucky Derby and could turn the dirt strip into something resembling peanut butter.