LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Watching from the stands, trainer Cherie DeVaux was not worried when her horse Golden Tempo was last in a field of 18 horses for much of the Kentucky Derby. Aboard the horse, ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jose Ortiz didn't just save his best for last to win the Kentucky Derby. The jockey did it the hard way by literally surging back from last place. Ortiz rallied 23-1 long shot Golden ...

Every spring, the spotlight turns to Churchill Downs in Louisville, where the Kentucky Derby unfolds in front of a packed crowd and millions watching at home. Known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Cristian Torres is getting the chance to ride in his first Kentucky Derby after Kenny McPeek-trained Right to Party was scratched on Friday, with Doug O'Neill's Robusta drawing ...

From fast horses and large crowds to high fashion and big name stars, the 2026 Kentucky Derby had it all. "My entire family flew in for this weekend," Scherzinger said on the red carpet on May 2. "On ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — After being asked all week about the possibility of becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, Cherie DeVaux was nearly speechless when Golden Tempo charged from ...

Trainer Cherie DeVaux and NBC trackside reporter Donna Barton Brothers represent women in horseracing and look to inspire the ...

The "Little Kentucky Derby Festival" on the campus of the University of Kentucky included some fun events not featured in ...

Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby by a neck over Renegade. Where does this rank among the closest finishes in race history?

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — This year’s Kentucky Derby field does not appear to have a true standout. But it could have a ...

There’s no denying that one thing can put a damper on the Kentucky Derby: Bad weather. Rain and frigid temperatures can create issues during the race, perhaps leading to unexpected results on the ...