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May 6, 2023

Horse death toll increases to seven at Churchill Downs, sparking more controversy at the Kentucky Derby

Seven horses have now died this week at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, site of Saturday's 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.

May 6, 2023

PETA calls Churchill Downs a 'killing field' after 7 horses die at track leading up to Kentucky Derby

Seven horses died at Churchill Downs in the week leading up to the Kentucky Derby, including two just hours before the race. PETA is on the attack.

May 6, 2023

Mage wins 149th Kentucky Derby

Mage was the first to cross the finish line after a mile-and-a-quarter haul at Churchill Downs to win the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.

May 6, 2023

Early Kentucky Derby favorite Forte scratched just hours before the race’s start; sixth horse dies

State veterinarians were forced to scratch Forte from the race on Saturday morning after the horse was declared unfit for competition due to a foot bruise.

May 6, 2023

Kentucky Derby favorite scratched from race due to bruised right foot

Kentucky Derby favorite Forte was scratched from the race Saturday morning due to concerns over a bruised right foot. Forte is the fifth horse to be scratched.

May 6, 2023

KENTUCKY DERBY: Intensifying race to decide who will challenge red-state Democrat enters final stretch

The race for the Republican nomination in this year's Kentucky governor's race is entering its final stretch with less than two weeks to go.

May 5, 2023

Kentucky memorial honoring fallen police officers vandalized with American flag burnings

A memorial in Louisville, Kentucky honoring fallen law enforcement officers was vandalized this week by the burning of two American flags draped over it.

May 5, 2023

Kentucky man with 38 priors gets longest Jan. 6-related sentence to date

Peter Schwartz, 49, of Kentucky, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

May 5, 2023

How to bet on the Kentucky Derby from home

Placing bets on your favorite horses during the annual Kentucky Derby is easier than ever through a variety of online gambling websites.

May 5, 2023

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation aiming to provide homes for horses after racing

Stakes winning jockey Joe Rocco Jr. and Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation ambassador Ted Mizerak discuss efforts to provide homes to horses after racing ahead of the 149th Kentucky Derby