When you figure in racetrack conditions, traffic issues, weather and post positions, there is more than just speed that goes into the making of a Kentucky Derby winner. Still, speed is a definite ...

In the 52 years since Secretariat ran the fastest Kentucky Derby, there have not been even many near misses to challenge Big Red’s record. Only two horses since have come within a second of ...

The 151st annual Kentucky Derby is officially a week away as we await the announcement of the post-position draw. The Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the Triple Crown, has been a consistent ...

Baeza currently ranks No. 21 on the points list and needs one defection to make the field for the Kentucky Derby Baeza finished second behind likely Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism in the Santa ...

Journalism could be Wellman’s best chance to win the Kentucky Derby, entering with a four-race winning streak. Objectivity is a foundation of Journalism 101, but you can bet nearly everyone ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville and Churchill Downs are the center of thoroughbred horse racing, as the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby happens on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The Run for the ...

One horse will stop and smell the roses in the Kentucky Derby Winner's Circle. Who will it be? The 151st edition of the “Run for the Roses" is set to kick off next week and a new champion will ...

It was a last-minute change of plans on Saturday morning for the Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism.The Santa Anita Derby winner shipped to Churchill Downs earlier in the week and was scheduled to ...

FORECAST. AND WITH THE 151ST KENTUCKY DERBY ONE WEEK AWAY, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE IN TOWN GEARING UP. WLKY’S MEGAN MATTHEWS TOOK A LOOK AT SOME OF THE FESTIVAL EVENTS GOING ON TODAY ...

The Kentucky Derby horses are the true rock stars at the highly anticipated yearly event. Close to 150,000 people will pack into Churchill Downs Racecourse on May 3 to see which horse will win the ...

The 2025 Kentucky Derby field is set with 20 three-year-olds competing. Journalism is the morning line favorite at 3-1 odds. Last year's winner, Mystic Dan, won at 18-1 odds. The field for the 151 ...

The 2025 Kentucky Derby post draw sets the stage for an intense early speed battle, with a hot pace potentially favoring stalkers and closers down the stretch. Near the finish line, jockey Tyler ...