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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,...
2024 Kentucky Oaks odds, predictions, contenders, horses: Surprising picks from expert who nailed 10 doubles
The 2024 Kentucky Oaks will take place on Friday. The Lillies for the Fillies has been around since 1875 and at its current distance of 1 1/8 miles since 1982. Pretty Mischievous won last year and was sired by Into Mischief, the latter having two dams in the 2024 Kentucky Oaks field. Leslie's Rose and Into Champagne are half-sisters, the former being one of the favorites for the 150th Kentucky Oaks. Leslie's Rose is at 4-1 in the latest 2024 Kentucky Oaks odds, which trails just one other horse.
Jim Caldwell’s Forecast | Brief summer-like surge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We have a really good chance to hit 85 or higher today. This is typical of what we see in June. Our first date with an average high of 85 happens on June 18th. You won’t have to wait for that as we are set to hit that and beyond a little later today! The record high for May 2nd is 88 degrees. While I don’t think we are record breaking, we will be pretty close. My biggest fear is that the way too warm thermometer at the airport will hit this or higher. Ultimately giving us a false record high.
Horse trainer Whit Beckman’s bet on himself is paying off
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) -Horse racing is a sport that revolves around gambling. Louisville native Whit Beckman bet on himself and it’s paying off. Beckman’s very first job was at Churchill Downs. Eventually, he worked his way into training, serving as an assistant under hall-of-famers Todd Pletcher and Chad Brown.
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,...
Report: Kentucky Out of Running for Louisville Transfer Target Great Osobor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The ball is now in the Louisville men's basketball program's proverbial court as it pertains to landing their current biggest transfer portal target. Former Utah State forward/center Great Osobor is no longer considering Kentucky as a transfer destination, his agent told Forbes Sports' Adam Zagoria. Osobor recently...
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. ...
The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same
LOUISVILLE, KY–Having not attended the Kentucky Derby since American Pharoah won in 2015, I was reminded of why it's really worth the trip. Yes, one has to deal with the logistics. Limited parking, long walks to get to your destination, excessively priced hotels and car rentals, in addition to the singular hope that a Kentucky Derby Day ticket might miraculously have fallen into your hands. It's probably hard for some to understand just how many people converge in Louisville at the same time, creating something of a controlled chaos. The bustle, which gradually increases before reaching a fever pitch Saturday, is something that has always gone hand-in-hand with the Derby. That's nothing new. But when you decide to come to the Derby, be prepared to play (and pay!).
'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...
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...
Tarifa has a shot at history in this year's Kentucky Oaks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A winner in all three of her starts in 2024, Tarifa has a chance to make history on Friday. Godolphin, the owner of the filly, won the Run for the Lillies last year with Pretty Mischievous. This Friday, if Tarifa can cross the wire first, Godolphin would become the fourth owner to go back-to-back in the Kentucky Oaks since its inception in 1875.
Champions Day: Black horse trainer honored, Ky. Sports Hall of Fame 2024 Class announced
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Governor Andy Beshear joined officials in honoring a formerly enslaved Black horse trainer who trained Aristides and the announcement of the 2024 Class of the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame. These events happened at Churchill Downs on Champions Day during Derby Week. Beshear honored Ansel Williamson,...
2024 Thurby guide: What you need to know before heading to the track
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two Kentucky Derby week races are down, with the next one coming up: Thurby. Watch the forecast in the player above. Thurby returns for its 11th year on Thursday, and it is a day to celebrate Kentucky's culture of bourbon, bluegrass, and thoroughbred racing. Races. Gates...
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