Tag: Kentucky Derby

Malathaat is 5-2 choice in Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Malathaat is the 5-2 morning-line favorite and will start from the No. 10 post for Friday’s 147th Kentucky Oaks. ...

Brooklyn Strong: from Philly to the Kentucky Derby quickly

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Brooklyn Strong needed a few horses to drop out to make the Kentucky Derby and now needs to make it to...

Trainer Cox seeks Derby history as Louisville’s first winner

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Brad Cox smiles when talking about Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, making it clear how important both are to the...

Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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April 27 1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight...

Olympian Richards-Ross joins Kentucky Derby coverage on NBC

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Four-time Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Sanya Richards-Ross will provide fashion and lifestyle commentary for the Kentucky Derby on NBC on May...

Super Stock wins $1M Arkansas Derby, earns Ky Derby spot

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HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Super Stock won the $1 million Arkansas Derby by 2 1/2 lengths in an upset Saturday to earn a berth...

Long shot Bourbonic, 72-1, pulls huge upset in Wood Memorial

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OZONE PARK, N.Y. — Bourbonic, a 72-1 long shot, stormed from the rear entering the stretch to edge Dynamic One by a head to...

Essential Quality stays unbeaten with close Blue Grass win

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Unbeaten Essential Quality continued his mastery of Keeneland and established himself as a Kentucky Derby favorite, outdueling Highly Motivated in the...

9 horses added as late nominations to Triple Crown series

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nine horses have been made eligible to compete in this year's Triple Crown series with a $6,000 late payment. ...