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For two Kentucky Derby veterans, the glum surprises are part of the race
Mike Smith and John Velazquez have seen it all over the decades at Churchill Downs. This year, both were sidelined at the ...
Kentucky Derby horses face wet track on race day; fans face a wide-open field
The 151st Kentucky Derby headed to the post Saturday with the prospect of a wet track, an open slot in the starting gate and ...
What is the 2025 Kentucky Derby purse and payout structure?
For the second year in a row, there will be a total purse of $5 million at the Kentucky Derby with quite a bit of money going ...
Kentucky Derby mint julep mistakes to avoid when making popular cocktail
Mint julep is the signature cocktail of the Kentucky Derby. Fox News Digital spoke with two experts who revealed some of the ...
Kentucky Derby field reduced to 19 with scratch of Grande, leaving owner ‘shocked and confused’
Grande has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, reducing the field for Saturday’s 151st edition to 19 horses.
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Severe thunderstorm watch for Kentucky Oaks; more showers for Derby
Staying unsettled the next couple days. A look at when the highest rain chances will likely impact both Oaks and Derby day.