The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky Derby

Betting on the Kentucky Derby is more popular than ever. So why is it so confusing?

Americans bet a record $234 million on a two-minute race last year. Getting that money down legally remains hard, thanks to Kentucky's laws.

Fortune · May 2

Kentucky Derby 2026: Answering Every Stupid Question You Might Have About Horse Racing

Here’s the inside track on what first-time viewers should know about the sport.

Sports Illustrated · May 1

How to Bet $100 at the 2026 Kentucky Derby

Want to know how to get the best bang for your buck for Saturday’s big race? Pat Forde has you covered.

Sports Illustrated · May 1

Kentucky Derby Payouts: Full Prize Purse for Winners and Participants in 2026

How much cash is at play in this year's race?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 30

Every Horse Competing in the 2026 Kentucky Derby: What to Know

Kentucky Derby weekend has arrived. Here are all the horses in this year’s race.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 30

Kentucky Derby 2026: How Much Is a Ticket Inside Churchill Downs?

Don't forget to budget money for mint julep, too.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 30

How a Decision Three Decades Ago Is Pushing Japan Toward a Kentucky Derby Win

Strategic breeding starting with an American stallion and international investment have positioned Japan as a formidable force in horse racing.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29

Watching the Kentucky Derby from home? Here’s how to make a perfect mint julep

More than 125,000 of the iconic cocktails are consumed annually during the two-day festival

The Independent UK · Apr 29

The Triple Crown Is at a Crossroads Between a Modern Calendar and Tradition

By keeping Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty out of the Preakness last year, Bill Mott reignited horse racing’s long-simmering debate.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

Younghoe Koo's whiff kick for the Giants may have saved a life on the way to the Kentucky Derby

When New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo botched a field goal attempt during a Monday night game this past season, Mark Toothaker laughed so hard he had a seizure and tests revealed he had a benign tumor in his head

The Independent UK · Apr 27