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What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs
“Horses are great athletes because they can deliver a lot of oxygen to their muscles – way more than an elite human can —and ...
Kentucky Derby 2025: Ticket cost, premium packages, where to buy, and more
From its humble beginnings in 1875, the Kentucky Derby has grown into a cultural institution, blending thoroughbred racing, ...
‘Happy to be back’: Bob Baffert’s Kentucky Derby return includes two horses in the race
With his ban from Churchill Downs-owned tracks behind him, horse racing's most famous trainer knows this week is "all about ...
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Kentucky Derby 151: Louisville hotels go all out for derby season
Louisville welcomes hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world to watch the most exciting two minutes in sports ...
How the mint julep became an iconic Kentucky Derby cocktail and the official recipe to make it at home
Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3, and whether you watch in person or enjoy the scene from home, chances are ...
$150M Racehorse Trainer With Colt Named After Pat Kelsey Trolls Louisville Coach At Kentucky Derby
Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey met up with famed racehorse trainer Kenny McPeek at Churchill Downs this week ahead of ...
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Kentucky Derby 151: The Greatest 2 Minutes in Sports, by the numbers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Kentucky Derby may last only two minutes on the track, but it takes months of planning, ...
Coming to Kentucky Derby 2025? Here are 6 things to do in Louisville while you visit
On the Downtown Derby City tour, you'll experience some of the most popular areas of downtown along both Whiskey and Museum ...
Kentucky Derby celebrations in WNY
Kentucky Derby Celebration at VUE Rooftop Lounge starting at 3 p.m. Kentucky Derby Party at Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center ...
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Kentucky Derby Weather: A History of sunshine, sleet and everything in between
Derby Day has thrown just about everything at Churchill Downs — from blazing heat to pounding rain, and even a little sleet (though those of us who were there will swear to you there were snowflakes).