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Kentucky Derby 2024 weather predictions ahead of May 4 race day
No one wants to be stuck out in the rain, especially dressed in the wrong attire. Will the weather hold for the 2024 Kentucky Derby? Luckily, the extended forecast at AccuWeather.com currently shows decent weather for race day as of Thursday, April 25. ...
Honor Marie brings some local flavor to the Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Honor Marie is a Kentucky Derby contender who will likely get some local backing, thanks in part to a first-time Derby trainer who's from Louisville and has been building toward this opportunity. Whit Beckman has been working with Derby horses for years, both as an assistant...
Churchill Downs Spring Meet opens on Saturday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Opening night for Churchill Downs is Saturday, which marks the start of the Spring Meet. The theme for Opening Night is "Derby Through the Decades." For the first time, post positions for Kentucky Derby 150 and Oaks will be drawn on Opening Night. There will be...
Construction complete on new Churchill Downs Paddock
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With just 10 days until the 150th Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs is celebrating a major milestone: the completion of its new paddock. The project, which began two years ago, transformed this section of the track. Now, horse stalls are lined up below the iconic twin spires, giving race fans a view like never before.
NCAA Football: ACC Football Championship-Louisville at Florida State
Dec 2, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Keon Coleman (4) makes a catch against the Louisville Cardinals in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Daily Briefing: Meet Kentucky Derby's underdog and his 'impossible dream'
Good morning, Louisville! Happy Saturday! We are officially one week away from the 150th Kentucky Derby. Today we can expect partly sunny skies with a high of 80. Here are some headlines to know: ...
Forever Young could become 1st Japanese-bred horse to win Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of the toughest horses to handicap in Kentucky Derby 150 is Forever Young. The UAE Derby winner is unbeaten in five lifetime starts. Speaking through a translator, jockey Ryusei Sakai is confident in his horse's chances. The horse is trained by Yoshito Yahagi and owned...
Kentucky Derby favorite Fierceness goes through final major pre-race workout
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher is feeling gratitude ahead of Kentucky Derby 150. "What keeps you going is the hope of, hopefully, the next good one to come along," he said. "We're blessed and fortunate to have a horse like Fierceness." The Kentucky Derby favorite...
Ed DeRosa's betting strategy for 502'sDay at Churchill Downs: Horses to put your money on
While Downs After Dark is “Opening Night” and a week before the Kentucky Derby, 502’sDay feels more like actual Kentucky Derby Week. Enjoy your day, Louisville, and if you’re at Churchill Downs, make sure you pay attention to the cool race names referencing area landmarks and legends. Race 1 (The Village 8 Theaters) picks: 1-2-6 ...
Sacred Heart takes down Assumption in Pink and White Game
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There was a big turnout Friday night for the annual Pink and White game between Assumption High School and Sacred Heart. The annual rivalry flag football game was held at St. X High School, and it even drew the attention of UofL head football coach Jeff Brohm.
Nashville Bats Go Silent in Loss to Louisville
Louisville, Ky. – April 24, 2024 – The excitement in Robert Gasser’s return to the mound was dampened on Wednesday, as the Nashville Sounds (11-12) failed to come through with a big hit late in a 2-1 loss to the Louisville Bats (11-12) at Louisville Slugger Field.
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