At Churchill Downs, the site of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, two horses died suddenly for unknown reasons and two died after sustaining injuries. The track called the deaths “unusual” and “unacceptable.”
Tag: Kentucky Derby
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Rich Strike Is Resting, but He’s Not Done Racing
An 80-1 shot who won this year’s Kentucky Derby, Rich Strike is preparing to race as a 4-year-old. “He is twice the horse that he was in May,” his trainer said.
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Horse Racing Needed Some Inspiration, and Rich Strike Supplied It
The colt’s jockey, trainer and owner are anything but racing royalty, but they are the kind of story the sport needs right now.
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Kentucky Derby Horses List: Expert Picks and Who Will Win
Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert assess the field for the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby 2022: What Time Is It and What to Watch
Bob Baffert’s absence creates an opportunity for trainers who have longed to win the race.