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It's an embarrassment of riches in weekend racing with a huge Belmont Stakes Festival at Saratoga, the Derby and Oaks on Epsom Downs in England.
Once upon a time, the Preakness Stakes (G1) used to be an encore in Baltimore. A collection of top finishers in the Kentucky Derby (G1) would move on to Pimlico Race Course to continue old or new rivalries in the Preakness.
Golden Tempo and Renegade — the 1-2 finishers in the Kentucky Derby — will renew their blossoming rivalry in Saturday’s 158th running of the Belmont Stakes, but this year’s renewal of the race figures to be much
So Happy is the underdog Kentucky Derby horse carrying the weight of his trainer's grief and and has the chance to create one of the most heartwarming stories in the sport.
When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs at 6:57 p.m. ET
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Cherie DeVaux returns to familiar Saratoga for the Belmont after her historic Kentucky Derby
Five weeks after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, she’ll watch Golden Tempo run in the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
Kentucky has always been a leader in Thoroughbred racing as a breeding state but a commitment to the sport has placed the Commonwealth as the leader in the game.
Golden Tempo (19) ridden by Jose L. Ortiz wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. A woman wears a hat before the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs ...
Veteran jockey Jose Ortiz stunned Churchill Downs by winning the 2026 Kentucky Derby with Golden Tempo, a horse who entered the race with just 23-1 closing odds of securing a victory. Not only did Ortiz win, but he also edged his brother, Irad Ortiz Jr, by ...
Oliver Lewis won the first Kentucky Derby. Now, Churchill Downs will cement his place in horseracing history with a statue outside the First Turn Club.
With the 152nd Kentucky Derby running May 2, online casinos are offering horse-themed slots featuring bonus rounds, free spins and jackpots up to 5,000x your wager.