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Kentucky Derby 101: Don’t Make The Same Mistake As Patrick Mahomes Pronouncing “Louisville, Kentucky”
Dialects are a funny thing. The Kentucky Derby is right around the corner. This weekend, some of the nation's top racing competitors will hit the track hoping to take home the roses. While the Derby is the start of the Triple Crown run, it is also undoubtedly the race that draws the most celebrity appearances. From country music stars to professional athletes, rappers, and more, everyone puts on their best Derby attire to sip mint juleps and place bets. With all these celebrities appearing at the event, Churchill Downs takes advantage of them, having them announce important events throughout the day. Last year,...
2 horses fall and unseat their jockeys in 2nd race at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two horses fell and unseated their riders in the second race at Churchill Downs on Thursday, two days before the historic track hosts the 150th Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Irving Moncada, Territoriality clipped an outside horse’s hind heels and fell leaving the five-eighths pole, according to the Equibase chart notes. Vostra struck another horse and lost jockey Emmanuel Giles leaving the five-sixteenths pole. Both loose horses were corralled by outriders and walked back to their barns. Moncada and Giles were transported to local hospitals for further evaluation, Churchill Downs spokesman Darren Rogers said. The $42,000 claiming race for fillies and mares 3-years-old and up was run at 1 1/16 miles on the dirt.
Kentucky Oaks Forecast: Bring your rain gear, but don't expect a washout
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — We've had some great weather so far for Derby week, but the weather will become unsettled as we move into Oaks Day. Bring the rain gear along with your flashy Oaks outfits on Friday because rain is in the forecast. We're expecting occasional showers and perhaps a few storms as an area of low pressure moves into the Louisville region. Here's the latest hourly forecast if you're heading to the track.
Jockey Jesus Castanon looking for win in second career Derby mount
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jockey Jesus Castanon will make his second career Derby mount this weekend. Castanon will be riding West Saratoga at post 13 in the 150th Kentucky Derby. He's ridden Saratoga in his last two starts, where he finished second and third in graded stakes. West Saratoga is...
Celebrating locals on 502'sDay
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Racing returned to Churchill Downs on 502’sDay. It’s the first themed day of Derby Week, and the day was dedicated to locals and perfect weather. The rain moved out early, the gates opened at 11:30 a.m. and racing started just before 1 p.m. For...
Belle of Cincinnati breaks Belle of Louisville's 4-year winning streak in Great Steamboat Race
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was a long and hard-fought battle between the Belle of Louisville and Cincinnati at this year's Great Steamboat Race. Looking to defend its four-year winning streak, the Belle of Louisville kept it close with the Belle of Cincinnati for the start. Unfortunately, in the end,...
Justify offspring hope to have his Triple Crown magic Derby weekend
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) -The final prep work is done for the Kentucky Oaks runners and Friday will be a light day for the Derby contenders as we gear up for the 150th Kentucky Derby. Back in 2018, Justify captured the first leg of the Triple Crown at the Derby, going...
Trainer Kenny McPeek looking to win his first Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Trainer Kenny McPeek has two horses racing at Churchill Downs this week, Mystik Dan in the 150th Kentucky Derby and Thorpedo Anna in the Kentucky Oaks. McPeak, who has never won on the first Saturday in May, is content with how his horses...
'It's much safer' | A team keeps jockeys safe and healthy at Derby 150
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The run for the roses features two athletes: the horses and the jockeys. While the horses take center stage, those wearing the silks are still at extreme risk of accidents and injuries. That’s why Churchill Downs has a small team to help the jockeys stay at...
Trainer Whit Beckman back to the Derby trail after short hospital stay
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Just over a week ago, trainer Whit Beckman spent time with a group of reporters telling them his plans for the next 10 days leading up to his first Kentucky Derby. The Louisville native has his first Kentucky Derby starter with Honor Marie. Beckman, a 2000...
Louisville football wide receiver Antonio Meeks out to prove he belongs on Power 5 stage
Wide receiver Antonio Meeks' football journey has taken many twists and turns, but his path has led him to Jeff Brohm's Louisville Cardinals. Meeks, a junior from Lilburn, Georgia, initially decided to attend Delta State after high school on a partial scholarship, but after summer workouts, he decided it wasn't the right fit for him. ...
Did You Know: Even more Kentucky Derby Facts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - In 2024 The Run for the Roses celebrates 150 years. There is a lot of history behind the race and down every hall, in every room and even in each cup at Churchill Downs. “The oldest continuously held sporting event in the United States,” explains Darren...
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