-
Mage's Triple Crown Bid Cut Short at Preakness Stakes
The list of Triple Crown winners remains at 13 following Mage’s defeat at the Preakness Stakes. The Kentucky Derby winner came in third, losing to National Treasure and Blazing Sevens.
-
8th Horse Recently Dies at Churchill Downs, Home of Kentucky Derby
A horse, Rio Moon, has died after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby
-
What Is the Triple Crown and How Many Horses Have Won It?
After winning the Kentucky Derby, Mage is two victories away from joining a very exclusive group of horses.
-
Everything to Know About Mage Before Horse's Triple Crown Quest Continues at Preakness
Mage sprinted to an upset victory at the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Find out more about the horse’s owner and jockey ahead of the Preakness Stakes.
-
Horse Deaths Cast Shadow at Kentucky Derby as Triple Crown Shifts to Preakness
Horse racing’s Triple Crown is moving on to the Preakness Stakes with horse deaths at Churchill Downs casting a big shadow.
-
Mage Captures 2023 Kentucky Derby
Mage, Trained by Gustavo Delgado and ridden by Javier Castellano, won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
-
Mage Crowned Winner of 149th Kentucky Derby
Mage, with odds of 16-1, won the 149th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, edging second-place Two Phil’s and third-place Angel of Empire.
-
See All the Spectacular Hats and Celebrities from the 2023 Kentucky Derby
The hats at the Kentucky Derby are as synonymous with the event as the horses themselves. Here’s some of the best headwear at this year’s Run for the Roses.
-
Kentucky Derby Races on Amid 6th Death, Scratched Favorite
The string of horse deaths cast a pall for some Kentucky Derby attendees.
-
Kentucky Derby Runs Into More Obstacles Ahead of Big Race
The early favorite for the Kentucky Derby has been scratched hours before the race. Forte is the fifth horse scratched from the $3 million race for 3-year-olds.
-
How Dannielynn Birkhead Honored Mom Anna Nicole Smith With Kentucky Derby Style
Dannielynn Birkhead, the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith, wore a dress featuring photos of her mother.
-
Early Kentucky Derby Favorite Forte Scratched From Race After Reported Foot Injury
The early favorite for this year’s Kentucky Derby was scratched early on Saturday, just hours before the race.
-
Here Are the Kentucky Derby Scratches and Changes to the Field
Several horses have been scratched from the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Here’s an updated look at the field.
-
Forte, Derma Sotogake among Kentucky Derby Horses to Watch
The starting gate in the Kentucky Derby will contain 19 horses aiming to run 1 1/4 miles, many for the first time.
-
Skinner Becomes Fourth Horse Scratched From 2023 Kentucky Derby
A field of 19 will run at the 2023 Kentucky Derby after Skinner became the fourth horse scratched from the race.
-
How Eye-Catching Hats Became a Kentucky Derby Fashion Trademark
From towering hat designs festooned with ribbons to delicate fascinators, the modern taste for the Derby’s trademark accessory has spawned contests at parties, and given business a boost for milliners.
-
What Would You Name Your Racehorse? Try Our Name Generator
A lot of thought goes into naming a racehorse. Some take inspiration from the horse’s pedigree, while some make it more personal, naming the horse after something special to the owner: a favorite boat, a treasured memory or the nickname of a close relative.
-
These 13 Horses Have Won the Triple Crown. But Which Champion Was the Fastest?
Throughout the last century, only 13 horses have won the Triple Crown. Which one had the fastest combined times in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes?
-
Lord Miles Scratched From Kentucky Derby and Trainer Suspended After 2 Sudden Horse Deaths
Churchill Downs has suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. indefinitely and Lord Miles, who is trained by Joseph, has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby days after the sudden death of two of his horses at the track. The suspension prohibits Joseph, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed by Joseph, from entering horses in races or applying for stall occupancy...
-
Practical Move Scratched From Kentucky Derby Due to Fever
Practical Move, who was among the top contenders to win the Kentucky Derby, was been scratched from Saturday’s race due to a fever. Cyclone Mischief will now move into the 20-horse field.