A new iconic Hometown Hero banner is up in Louisville. Born and raised in Derby City, professional boxer Jimmy Ellis just ...

Since its inception in 1867, the Belmont Stakes has become one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. The Belmont Stakes takes place five weeks after the Kentucky Derby and three weeks ...

Golden Tempo, the chestnut colt who just four days ago thrilled fans with his last-to-first victory in the Kentucky Derby and helped Cherie DeVaux become the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby ...

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Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness, Cherie DeVaux Racing announced on Wednesday. “The horse just ran the race of his life,’’ trainer Cherie DeVaux told CNN Sports about the ...

An 89-year-old Kentucky Derby super fan in hospice care was granted a special wish — to make it to one more race. Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, granted the Louisville native's wish.

Beyond the coveted honor of being crowned the winner of the 152nd Kentucky Derby, this year's champion, Golden Tempo, will also receive a staggering $3.1 million purse, one of the biggest prizes in ...

Given a ton of celebs including Nicole Scherzinger, Lance Bass and Anthony Ramos stepped out at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., for the annual horse races May 2, it’s certainly a stiff competition ...

• History made at the Kentucky Derby: It’s a historic day at Churchill Downs as Cherie DeVaux becomes the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby as Golden Tempo wins the 152nd edition of the ...

The first leg of horse racing's famous Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby brings out the top horses, owners and jockeys, celebrity appearances and bold fashion statements. Here's a look at the favorites ...

The horse entered with 23-1 odds and had a dramatic comeback to overtake the pack. Co-favorite Renegade finished in second. Golden Tempo claimed Saturday’s Kentucky Derby and made history, as trainer ...

The Kentucky Derby rarely needs help delivering drama, but the 2026 edition carried an added layer of intrigue from the moment Derby week began. From late scratches that reshaped the field to shifting ...