The track has changed a lot in the last 91 years, but she said it’s still a beautiful sight. The 152nd Kentucky Derby will take place there on Saturday. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In pictures from the Associated Press, you can find the 1935 winner of the Kentucky Derby, Omaha, adorned with flowers. He went on … Read more
Secretariat transcended the sport of horse racing, even inspiring a movie by Disney. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One hundred-fifty-one horses have won the Kentucky Derby. Only one was Secretariat. Big Red captured the attention of the sport and became an American icon, even inspiring a Disney movie long after his racing career. Before he won his … Read more
The Triple Crown hopeful was injured in the Preakness just weeks later, leading to an outpouring of support. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Not every Kentucky Derby winner becomes a household name. After all, there have been 151 horses to claim that title in the race’s history. But some transcend victory, even if they do not go … Read more
Ronyell Whitaker’s lungs were transplanted and his heart donated for research, highlighting how one donor can help multiple patients. MINNESOTA, USA — Former NFL player Ronyell Whitaker is leaving a life-saving legacy after his death, donating organs that helped people in need. Whitaker, who played in the National Football League from 2006 to 2007, saved … Read more
Fifth-floor finish line suites appear to be the most expensive option for viewing the race at $405,000 per suite. WASHINGTON — Tickets to this Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, the first in the elite Triple Crown, can be anywhere from $137 to $405,000. Whether you want to pay the price of a plane ticket or the cost … Read more
The league that now offers $30 million in prize money at each event already is trying to chart a course for staying solvent after this year. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund who was behind the creation of LIV Golf, is resigning as LIV chairman as the league seeks a new … Read more
Along with the prestige, the winner also receives a gold trophy, a blanket of roses for the horse and a pretty substantial payday. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, May 2. Horses, jockeys and owners are looking to write their names in the record books with a win. Along … Read more