The iconic twin spires of Churchill Downs Racetrack are more than decoration. They are beacons of history and pride in Kentucky.

Reigning Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bill Mott has been named recipient of the 2025 Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year Award, the Louisville-based Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners (KTO) announced ...

When you think about the 1973 Kentucky Derby, two names probably spring to mind: Secretariat and Sham. Sham moved into the lead on the far turn with Secretariat following on the outside, the two ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky Derby-winning jockey appears to be on the mend after a scary fall at Churchill Downs led to serious injuries. Brian Hernandez Jr. posted an official update from his X ...

Hernandez is in intensive care after a fall during a race Sunday at Churchill Downs which led to multiple serious injuries.

Winchell Thoroughbreds’ homebred Spice Runner is the early points leader on the 2026 'Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve”' after the Gun Runner colt narrowly won Saturday’s 44th ...

The first points races toward the 2026 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks are set for Saturday. Churchill Downs is offering a new Late Pick 3 wager during the September Meet. Churchill Downs’ 13 th ...

The official Road to the Kentucky Derby will begin Sept. 13 at the home of America's greatest race as Churchill Downs stages the 44th running of the $300,000 Iroquois (G3) for 2-year-olds at one mile ...

Sept. 8 (UPI) --A baby raccoon that became drunk from eating fermented peaches and nearly drowned in a dumpster was rescued by a Kentucky nurse who performed CPR on the animal. Misty Combs, a ...

Nearly a year removed from last season's loss to Kentucky, Lane Kiffin is still haunted by a setback that derailed Ole Miss' unbeaten start and altered its place in the playoff conversation. The ...

A 21-year-old University of Kentucky athlete has been arrested after allegedly hiding her dead infant inside a closet. The Lexington Police Department took Laken Snelling into custody Sunday after ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — D.J. Stable, St. Elias Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds and CJ Stables’ Sandman, a Grade 1-winner on dirt, makes his turf debut in Saturday’s Grade 3, $3.5 million [$1.5M KTDF ...