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Cherie DeVaux 'quite overwhelmed’ to be first woman trainer to win Kentucky Derby
Cherie DeVaux reacts to being the first woman to train the winner of the Kentucky Derby after Golden Tempo wins a thrilling race.
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Horse Racing
Who has won the Kentucky Derby? All-time winners list
The Kentucky Derby has been a staple of the horse racing season since 1875. Check out all-time winners now.
Horse Racing
Led by Bill Belichick and Sue Bird, celebrities take in 2026 Kentucky Derby
From actors to athletes, these celebrities turned heads at the Kentucky Derby with their stylish looks.
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2026 Kentucky Derby: Huge hats, crazy suits and more
The Kentucky Derby brings out some of the most outrageous hats you'll ever see, and the 2026 running was no different.
Horse Racing
2026 Kentucky Derby: Date, time, horses, odds, format, purse
It's time for the 2026 Kentucky Derby! Check out the schedule, field, rules and more event facts now.
Horse Racing
It's Derby day! Storylines and betting angles to know for the 152nd running
The basics and insider intel you need to sound smart while betting the most exciting two minutes in sports.
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Don't see the Kentucky Derby on prediction markets? There might be a reason
Prediction markets pose a threat to the horse racing industry, which depends heavily on gambling tax revenue.
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Silent Tactic has foot injury, out of Kentucky Derby
Silent Tactic will not run in the Kentucky Derby because of a foot injury and will be replaced in the 20-horse field by Great White.
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Derby favorite Renegade stuck with inside post
Renegade is the morning-line favorite for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby after drawing the No. 1 post on the rail in the field of 20 horses for the May 2 race.
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Kona Gold, two trainers elected to racing HOF
Kona Gold and late trainers Christophe Clement and John Shirreffs were among 11 elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Thursday.
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Baffert names newly acquired $10.5M colt Zedan
A colt that sold for a record $10.5 million has been named Zedan by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.
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Churchill Downs buys Preakness brand for $85M
Churchill Downs Incorporated said Tuesday it has entered into an agreement to acquire the intellectual property for the Preakness.
Horse Racing
I Am Maximus wins Grand National, makes history
Race favourite I Am Maximus made history in winning his second Grand National at Aintree on Saturday as he became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his title.
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I Am Maximus: Beginner's Guide to 2026 Grand National winner
Everything you need to know about I Am Maximus, including why Willie Mullins' Grand National winner set off as favourite.
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Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus emulates Red Rum with comeback victory at Aintree - as it happened
After weeks of build-up and last-minute form studying, I Am Maximus made Grand National history by emerging victorious from a dramatic race on Saturday.
Horse Racing
Maxed out! Punter wins £100k Grand National bet
One punter has enjoyed a big payday after placing a £100,000 wager on eventual Grand National winner I Am Maximus.
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2026 Grand National: Date, time, horses, odds, favourites, how to watch, more
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Grand National at Aintree including dates, times, horses, jockeys, past winners, prize money and more.
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Smith, 60, rides So Happy to S. Anita Derby win
At age 60, Mike Smith will have a shot at becoming the oldest rider to win the Kentucky Derby after he rode So Happy to a convincing victory in Saturday's Santa Anita Derby.
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