The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky Derby

Baffert-trained National Treasure wins the Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Mage finished third.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2023

Health and safety concerns cause scratch of top contender for Saturday’s Preakness

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Considered the top challenger to Kentucky Derby winner Mage, First Mission was scratched from the Preakness after consultation with the Pimlico veterinary team on Friday morning.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2023

Major Preakness Contender Scratched Just 36 Hours Before Race Due to Injury

First Mission, considered the top threat to Kentucky Derby winner Mage, was scratched from Saturday’s Preakness States due to a left hind injury.

Sports Illustrated · May 19, 2023

Kentucky Derby favourite Forte reportedly failed a drug test in 2022

Forte, the overwhelming favourite for the Kentucky Derby before he was ruled out by vets on Saturday, failed a drug test after winning a Group 1 race last year, according to a report

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023

Another weekend of death at the Kentucky Derby but don’t expect change

There is no other mainstream sport where carnage and indifference occur so regularly – and are as tolerated

The Guardian - US · May 8, 2023

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 · May 7, 2023

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes hits up F1 Miami Grand Prix after Kentucky Derby appearance

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes continues his offseason tour with a pit stop at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami, Florida.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2023

Mage has won the Kentucky Derby, at a race meeting marred by 7 horse deaths

Mage earned a surprising Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday, capping a nerve-rattling day that included two more fatalities ahead of the 149th edition of the world's most famous race.

WEKU · May 7, 2023

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.

Sports Illustrated · May 7, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · May 6, 2023