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Churchill Downs shifting Wednesday's post time as extreme heat nears

Local News

Churchill Downs shifting Wednesday's post time as extreme heat nears

Local News

Churchill Downs cancels additional races due to excessive heat

Cancellations of races at Churchill Downs are rare, and Thursday's cancellation is the 23rd in track history and the third related to heat.
Sports

Derby winner Rich Strike faces another stiff test in Belmont

Even after bypassing the Preakness to run in the final leg of the Triple Crown, Rich Strike isn't expected to be the horse to beat.
Horses

Kentucky Derby winning trainer suspended for failed drug test

Brad Cox, the trainer of 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Mandaloun, is suspended for 10 days and disqualified colt Warrior’s Charge for a failed postrace drug test.
Sports

'There is no shortage of talented runners': Derby runner-up Epicenter now favorite heading into Preakness

Rich Strike's absence clouds the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown and makes this the second Preakness in four years without the Derby winner
Kentucky Derby

Rich Strike will not run in Preakness

Earlier this week Eric Reed said Rich Strike came out of the Derby as good as when he went into the race.
Kentucky Derby

There won't be a Triple Crown winner for fourth consecutive year, Rich Strike pulls out of Preakness

The Derby winner's stunning withdrawal means there will not be a Triple Crown winner for a fourth consecutive year.
Kentucky Derby

'Colorful and classy.' | Derby fashions of the late Melissa Forsythe

Many of the hats Melissa wore during her six years co-anchoring WHAS11's Derby coverage were specially made for her by famed New York designer Frank Olive.
Kentucky Derby

'Colorful and classy.' | Derby fashions of the late Melissa Forsythe

Many of the hats Melissa wore during her six years co-anchoring WHAS11's Derby coverage were specially made for her by famed New York designer Frank Olive.
Kentucky Derby

'Fairy-tale ending': Businesses, community celebrates success of 148th Kentucky Derby

After the last two years, the hope for many was to have a Derby that felt normal again. Locals say those expectations were met, and in many ways, exceeded.
Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby champion Rich Strike takes a quick bite, gives a hello

After shocking the horseracing world with his stunning victory, Rich Strike is captured at his central Kentucky home enjoy time away from the spotlight.
Kentucky Derby

Rich Strike's team considering Preakness options after upset

Similar decisions await for some of the favorites Rich Strike chased down late with Sonny Leon aboard on the way to clocking 2:02.61 in the 1 1/4-mile Derby.

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Churchill Downs shifting Wednesday's post time as extreme heat nears

Churchill Downs cancels additional races due to excessive heat

Derby winner Rich Strike faces another stiff test in Belmont

Kentucky Derby winning trainer suspended for failed drug test

'There is no shortage of talented runners': Derby runner-up Epicenter now favorite heading into Preakness

Rich Strike will not run in Preakness

There won't be a Triple Crown winner for fourth consecutive year, Rich Strike pulls out of Preakness

'Colorful and classy.' | Derby fashions of the late Melissa Forsythe

'Colorful and classy.' | Derby fashions of the late Melissa Forsythe

'Fairy-tale ending': Businesses, community celebrates success of 148th Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby champion Rich Strike takes a quick bite, gives a hello

Rich Strike's team considering Preakness options after upset

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