Kentucky Derby News

When the first Saturday in May arrives, at least 150,000 spectators fill Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, long referred to as the "greatest 2 minutes in sports" because that's about how long the marquee horse race lasts.

As John Holland lay in a hospital bed in January, he was already planning to run in his 40th Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon this Saturday.

Showcasing the nation's elite basketball players, kick off the Kentucky Derby Festival with the Basketball Classic.

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The crowning jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown takes place May 3 and the only way to watch the best two minutes in sports is with friends while donning big hats and sipping mint juleps.

The television network has been broadcasting the race since 2001, and each year the coverage evolves.

If you are into contests and games, check out these chances to win free tickets to the 2014 Kentucky Derby.

MUSEUM UNTIL MAY TENTH. NEARLY 16-THOUSAND PEOPLE - IN AND AROUND LOUISVILLE - HAVE BEEN TRAINING FOR THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL'S MARATHON AND MINI-MARATHON.

With exercise rider Kelvin Pahal in the irons, the bay son of stepped onto the training track shortly after the 9:30 a.m. renovation break accompanied by a pony.

The Galt House Hotel has expanded its on-site shopping options with the addition of new men's and women's clothing and accessories boutiques.

While we wait for more two-year-old racing to start, Kentucky Derby starters in terms of classic breeding and current form/speed.

The Kentucky Derby Basketball Classic game is tomorrow and will feature a lot of local signees.

LOUISVILLE, KY Early Times Whiskey and the non-profit group Active Heroes teamed up to give back to some very special Louisville members of the military.

It's shopping time as residents try to find the perfect Kentucky Derby outfit, complete with accessories, and of course, the hat or fascinator.

Wicked Strong, a Kentucky Derby 3-year-old colt with local ownership ties, is getting major attention these days.

After last weekend's two 170-point preps, the field of 20 for the Kentucky Derby appeared set.

A Kentucky Derby was held Jan. 31, in honor of William Joe Paul, Grand Representative of Kentucky in Florida, and a member of Wewahitchka Chapter No.

Horseracing people tend to look on the bright side, else they wouldn't stay in the game, but not one of them has a good word for the Fair Grounds in New Orleans these days.

Robert A. Plasse, president and director of programs for Westfield on Weekends, greets, from left, Gail M. Salzarulo, Robyn Solek, Cindy Pendleton and Victoria Hickey, all of Southwick, as they get ready to embark on a horse-drawn carriage ride through downtown Westfield during the April 30, 2011, Westfield Restaurant and Pub Tour sponsored by ... (more)

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