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Derby winner Rich Strike faces another stiff test in Belmont

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Derby winner Rich Strike faces another stiff test in Belmont

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.
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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.
Sports

Rich Strike gives trainer Eric Reed win of a lifetime

A scratch at the Kentucky Derby turned into good luck for the trainer and the 80-1 longshot.
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.
Kentucky Derby

EXPLAINER: How Rich Strike won the 148th Kentucky Derby

When trainer Eric Reed got the text that Ethereal Road was out of Derby 148, he asked: "What just happened?" Turns out, history was about to happen.
Kentucky Derby

Rich Strike wakes up a champion the morning after Kentucky Derby 148

Not only did Rich Strike capture the first jewel in the Triple Crown, but he also became the second longest shot to win the Kentucky Derby in its 148-year history.

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Derby winner Rich Strike faces another stiff test in Belmont

Kentucky Derby winning trainer suspended for failed drug test

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 gives trainer Eric Reed win of a lifetime

Rich Strike's team considering Preakness options after upset

EXPLAINER: How Rich Strike won the 148th Kentucky Derby

Rich Strike wakes up a champion the morning after Kentucky Derby 148

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