Sir Barton was the first winner back in 1919 before the term "Triple Crown" had even been coined. An underdog coming into the ...

If you're not sure what it means for a horse to "drop in for a tag" after a "bullet workout," you’re not alone. Like all sports, thoroughbred racing has its fair share of jargon. If you’re a ...

MCDONALD’S SAYS THIS IS A LIMITED RUN. AND FINALLY, THIS NOON, CHURCHILL DOWNS WASN’T JUST HOME TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY LAST YEAR, IT WAS ALSO A MOVIE SET FOR HALLMARK MEDIA, FILMED A DERBY THEMED ...

Hallmark has revealed it is teaming up with Churchill Downs to make a Kentucky Derby-inspired movie filmed at the historic racetrack. The network shared exclusively with TODAY that its new original ...

The record for the most Kentucky Derby wins depends on the role. Here are nine history facts to know about horses, jockeys, trainers and owners.

Tickets are still available for the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Ticket prices vary widely, from general admission starting around $100 to premium packages in the ...

The countdown has started for the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, so it’s time to perfect that mint julep recipe and figure out how you can win some money. Here’s everything you need to know ...

The 2026 Kentucky Derby futures pool No. 3 wagering opened on Friday noon ET and will remain open through Sunday, January 18 at 6 p.m. ET. This is the third of six Future Wager pools for the Run for ...

(LEX 18) — The Kentucky Derby Festival crowned its 2026 Royal Court Monday morning at Dillard's in Mall St. Matthews, selecting five young women to serve as princesses for this year's festival. The ...

Diane Crump, the first woman to compete in the Kentucky Derby as a jockey, died this week at the age of 77. Crump was diagnosed in October with an aggressive form of brain cancer and died Thursday ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville-based designer and art educator Shae Goodlett, whose work has been featured in Sports Illustrated, the White House Visitor Center and Heaven Hill Distillery, will play a ...