In one of the ugliest episodes in modern horse racing, Churchill Downs squared off against trainer Bob Baffert, the most well-known figure in the sport.

A full field of 20 horses is set for the 151st Run for the Roses on Saturday from Churchill Downs in Louisville. Don't miss a moment of the action.

From tornadoes to severe storms, extreme weather season brings heightened risks and the need for preparedness.

This is not the story for anyone looking for substantive handicapping advice for the 2025 Kentucky Derby. You can find that advice from the Herald-Leader’s group of horse racing experts elsewhere.

“Journalism drew the favorable post position No. 8 on Saturday night and was installed as the 3-1 morning-line favorite for the 151st Kentucky Derby…Journalism is a California-based horse trained by ...

Koichi Nishikawa’s Luxor Café and Junko Kondo’s Admire Daytona turned in works over a fast track on a warm Tuesday morning at ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby is more expensive than ever. Gas prices in Louisville increased, a mint julep at ...

Render Judgment, co-owned by the late country legend's Dream Walkin' Farms, nicked a last-minute starting-gate spot after an ...

For a third year, the Tuesday of Kentucky Derby week is known as 502'sDay. It's supposed to be a day for locals with tickets ...

We're tracking the weather forecast this week ahead of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Here's what we know today.

Across its 150-year existence, the Kentucky Derby has produced so many storybook results that people have ascribed near-mythical status to the ...

The Kentucky Derby is nearly upon us. Here's everything you need to know on date, time, TV info, how to stream and more for ...