Kentucky Derby

"Mine That Bird" Moving from Kentucky to Baltimore to Race
Mine That Bird, no guarantee to make the trip to Baltimore for the Preakness, now appears more likely to run the second of the three Triple Crown races.

Brief History of the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby had nation-wide television coverage for the first time on May 3, 1952. This article briefs you on the history of the Kentucky Derby. Read on to learn more.

Kentucky Derby Winner Barbaro Euthanized Monday
After eight months of battling complications from his disastrous accident at last year's Preakness, Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro had to be euthanized Monday.

Aidan O'brien on Fire As Black Bear Island Races Into Derby Picture
Black Bear Island finished fast to take the Totesport Dante Stakes at York from Freemantle

Outsider Mine That Bird Records Shock Kentucky Derby Victory
50-1 Mine That Bird has recorded a shock Kentucky Derby victory after an astonishing race

Trainers Keen on Kempton Route to Kentucky
Lured by a $100,000 bonus, some classy horses have been lined up for the Kentucky Derby trial at Kempton

Challenge Stakes Winner to Start the Kentucky Derby
Kempton Park and Churchill Downs have agreed that the winner of the Kentucky Derby Challenge Stakes will run in the Kentucky Derby

Dirt and Drugs Undermine American Racing's Big Day
The Kentucky Derby highlighted the sublime best and scandalous worst of American racing, says Greg Wood

Concern Over Racing Ethics As Horse Dies at Kentucky Derby
American racing horse Eight Belles comes second but is put down after collapsing on to her knees

The 134th Kentucky Derby
A review to the 134th Kentucky Derby contenders and interesting Kentucky Derby facts.

Horse Racing: Brilliant Barbaro Loses Fight for Life
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been humanely destroyed eight months after breaking a leg in America's Triple Crown.

Derby Winner Sent to Slaughterhouse in Japan
The racing world was shocked to learn that Ferdinand, winner of the 1986 Kentucky Derby and 1987 Horse of the Year honors, was sent to slaughter in Japan last year.

Horse Racing: Kentucky Derby debacle finally over
The recent incident with Jose Santos being accused of carrying an illegal device in the Kentucky Derby just goes to show what a glass house we live in. Here's a look at why the probe of Santos was harmful to horse racing.

Empire to Make Derby Line-up
May 1: Empire Maker, favourite for the Kentucky Derby, looks set to take his chance in the big race after trainer Bobby Frankel issued an upbeat bulletin on the Unbridled colt.

Horse Racing: Now it's going to get exciting
Three-year old Derby prep races are now coming into play as the "Road to the Kentucky Derby" nears.

Horse Racing: War Emblem runs for history
No one thought he could win the Kentucky Derby. He did. No one thought he would win the Preakness. He did. Now the question is -- can War Emblem win the Triple Crown? He'll give it a try on Saturday in the Belmont Stakes.

Another tale of woe for Europe
The Kentucky Derby remains every bit of as much an enigma for European trainers following Saturday's eclipse of Johannesburg, Essence of Dubai and Castle Gandolfo behind wire-to-wire winner War Emblem.

Horse Racing -- Kentucky Derby preview
It's the first Saturday in May and horse racing fans around the world are getting ready for the 128th Run for the Roses -- the Kentucky Derby.

Kinane Out As Ban is Upheld
April 27: Mick Kinane has failed in his appeal against a seven-day ban and will miss the ride on Johannesburg in next Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

Kinane hit by seven-day ban
Top jockey set to miss ride on Johannesburg in Kentucky Derby.

Horse Racing: Belmont Stakes preview
It's been billed as the rubber match between the Kentucky Derby winner, Monarchos, and the Preakness victor, Point Given. Yet there's been no evidence in the two Triple Crown races thus far that either one will show up on the same day. Will it happen?

HORSE RACING: Ink Pens Unlikely Story
On a warm spring evening in Louisville, Monarchos overpowered a field of seventeen to win the 127th Kentucky Derby to continue onward with a chance to become the sport’s 12th Triple Crown winner. That's just one story.

HORSE RACING: Kentucky Derby Preview
From Point Given to AP Valentine, a complete handicapping of this Saturday's 127th running of the Kentucky Derby.

HORSE RACING: Juvenile Champion, freshman honor or sophomore jinx
Macho Uno is out of the Kentucky Derby. Another casualty of the curse of the Juvenile Championship...