Known for bluegrass, bourbon and horse racing, Kentucky is home to one of the most memorable sporting events of the year, quite literally living up to its reputation as the “most exciting two minutes ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you're heading down to Churchill Downs to enjoy horse racing leading up to the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, be sure to pack an extra poncho -- and potentially, be ready for ...

April showers might bring May flowers, but the first Saturday in May could have plenty of both at Churchill Downs. Rain is in the forecast for the 151st Kentucky Derby, adding a new challenge for the ...

The Kentucky Derby has managed five straight years of dry weather, but when they run the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday, that streak is expected to change. For the first time since 2019, the ...

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The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby could be one of the rarest kinds: A rain race. The forecast will excite some riders and send others into a panic attack ahead of the biggest race of the year.

Kentucky Derby hopefuls Owen Almighty and Built turned in five-furlongs works Thursday morning over a fast track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., making final preparations for the $5 million ...

Derby Week kicked off Saturday with the 151st Kentucky Derby and Oaks post-position draws, but many already are thinking about the weather for the Run for the Roses on May 3 at Churchill Downs.