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2026 Kentucky Derby: How Weather, Breeding And AI Could Reshape Horse Racing

Discover how weather conditions and and Kentucky's breeding dominance could completely reshape your 2026 Kentucky Derby picks.

On Derby Day, Think About Horses, Not Just Hats

Ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby, Tim Layden on the animals at the heart of horse racing's biggest spectacle.

'Off the charts exciting.' L.A. native Brian Kahn thrilled he bred a Kentucky Derby horse

Venice resident Brian Kahn fell in love with horse racing during visits to Santa Anita as a kid and hopes a horse he bred, ...

Horse racing in Japan is on the rise. A Kentucky Derby winner could be next

While horse racing grapples with an uncertain future in many parts of the U.S., the sport is thriving in Japan with millions ...

Viral NYPD horse was rescued from kill pen by N.J. group. Meet Kelly the standardbred.

The Standardbred Retirement Foundation saved the horse from slaughter in 2020. He was then rehabilitated and adopted by the ...

Kentucky Derby: 15 Different Reasons A Horse Can Be Denied Its Name

Each May, patrons gather at Churchill Downs in Lexington to experience horseracing's most highly publicized event - The ...

How a whiffed NFL field goal led to a life-saving diagnosis for a Kentucky Derby breeding expert

Mike Toothaker, a stallion sales manager at Spendthrift Farms and part of the ownership team for top Kentucky Derby contender ...

Who are the owners for Kentucky Derby 2026 horses at Churchill Downs?

Who are the owners with horses in the 2026 Kentucky Derby field at Churchill Downs today? Meet each Run for the Roses horse ...

How Weather Can Affect Horses At The Kentucky Derby

If you plan to attend, place a bet or host a watch party, here’s how weather can directly impact the race track and horse performance at the 2026 Kentucky Derby.