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After the Derby Drama, It’s Time to Rethink the Triple Crown Calendar

The lack of carryover from the Kentucky Derby to the Preakness says as much about the anachronistic Triple Crown schedule as it does anything else.

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Horse safety in spotlight as Derby-winner Mage goes for Preakness

Washington (AFP) - The horse deaths at Churchill Downs that cast a pall over the Kentucky Derby continue to raise concerns as Mage vies for the second leg of US racing's coveted Triple Crown in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.

AFP

Horse dies at Churchill Downs, 8th recent fatality at home of Kentucky Derby

A horse has died after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby

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Horse deaths cast shadow as Triple Crown shifts to Preakness

Horse racing's Triple Crown moves on to the Preakness with horse deaths at Churchill Downs casting a big shadow

The Independent UK

String of horse deaths before the Kentucky Derby reignites scrutiny about the sport

Seven horses died in the lead-up to the final race of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs, home to the Derby, is launching an investigation into the fatalities.

WEKU

Mage’s Victory Provides Thrilling End to Tragic Week at Churchill Downs

A horse with 15-1 odds ridden by a jockey who’d never won the Kentucky Derby in 15 tries could only momentarily distract from a concerning string of deaths leading up to the race.

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Kentucky Derby 2023: Mage beats Two Phil's to claim victory at Churchill Downs

Mage, ridden by Javier Castellano, came with a late rally to catch runner-up Two Phil's and land the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday

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Watch Mattress Mack Lose $1.2 Million on The Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs wasn’t kind to the Houston-based bettor.

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Mage wins 149th Kentucky Derby to cap tumultuous week

Los Angeles (AFP) - Mage roared from off the pace to win the 149th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, launching US racing's Triple Crown campaign as two more horse deaths on Saturday cast a pall on proceedings at Churchill Downs.

AFP

In the shadow of 7 horse deaths, party goes on at the Derby

Seven horses died at Churchill Downs in the days and hours leading into the Derby

The Independent UK

Kentucky Derby 2023: A Seventh Horse Dies at Churchill Downs

Freezing Point marked the second horse death on Saturday leading up to the 1 1/4-mile race.

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Favorite Forte scratched as two horses die on Kentucky Derby day

Los Angeles (AFP) - Kentucky Derby favorite Forte was scratched from the US racing showpiece with a foot injury as horse deaths at Churchill Downs continued to climb on Saturday.

AFP

Kentucky Derby 2023 announcers: Who’s calling this year’s race at Churchill Downs on NBC?

Here's who will be calling the race on Saturday.

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The best and wildest hats of the 2023 Kentucky Oaks

Some amazing hats at the race the day before the Kentucky Derby.

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Two Phil’s, out to ‘prove himself to everybody,’ gives Illinois its first Kentucky Derby contender since 2007

The chestnut colt, which trains at Hawthorne Race Course, has won four races since debuting last summer — including a victory at Churchill Downs.

Daily Mirror

Kentucky Derby 2023: Confirmed full list of 19 runners and riders for US racing showpiece

Long time favourite Forte is heading a 19-strong field for Saturday's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs where Forte's trainer Todd Pletcher has three contenders in the field

Daily Mirror

Kentucky Derby trainer Saffie Joseph suspended after deaths of two horses

Saffie Joseph Jr was due to run Lord Miles in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday but after two of his runners at the meeting died he and his horses are not welcome at Churchill Downs

WEKU

A trainer is suspended from the Kentucky Derby after 2 of his horses died

The horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. died within three days of each other from unknown causes. Another of Joseph's horses, Lord Miles, has been withdrawn from Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

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AFP

Forte spearheads Pletcher's challenge for third Kentucky Derby crown

Los Angeles (AFP) - Trainer Todd Pletcher goes for a third Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday when he sends early favorite Forte out in the 149th edition of the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs.

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For NBC News Steve Kornacki Covering The Kentucky Derby Is A Dream Job.

NBC Sports Is Set For A Record 7.5 Hours Of Kentucky Derby Coverage

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Shaken Trainers, Fans Grapple With More Bad News From Churchill Downs

The PR damage this week at Churchill Downs has been considerable—when racing’s biggest week of the year is awash in stories of dead horses, it’s a problem.

WEKU

Despite four racing-related deaths at Churchill Downs, database shows injuries down in 2022

The deaths of four horses in less than a week at Churchill Downs have some wondering about the safety of horse racing. Dr. Alan Ruggles, a veterinarian with Lexington’s Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, said the Equine Industry Database shows injuries dropped significantly last year.

The Independent UK

Churchill Downs investigates 4 horse deaths ahead of Derby

The death of four horses at Churchill Downs has overshadowed preparations for the Kentucky Derby

AFP

Churchill Downs horse deaths cloud Kentucky Derby build-up

Los Angeles (AFP) - The deaths of four horses at Churchill Downs in the space of a week have cast a cloud over Saturday's Kentucky Derby, with racetrack officials saying Wednesday the situation is "unacceptable."

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Here’s What It Costs to Attend the 2023 Kentucky Derby

Surprisingly, you don’t have to break the bank to get a seat at Churchill Downs this weekend.

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