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Golden Tempo’s Preakness Decision Proves the Triple Crown Is Failing Its Stars

Skipping the Preakness isn’t an outlier anymore and is the clearest sign the sport’s five-week gauntlet no longer works.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

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

Biggest Longshots to Ever Win the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is always a thrilling and captivating event. However, when there's an underdog leading the pack or attempting to pull off an upset, no one can deny it gets more interesting.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29, 2025

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Why the Kentucky Derby Has Never Felt Weirder

Since the death of the race ambassador in 2018, the run for the roses has seen surreal, chaotic results.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29, 2025

Trainer of longshot Kentucky Derby winner "quits" after dispute over image rights

Rich Strike overcame improbable odds of 80-1 to land the 2022 Kentucky Derby for trainer Eric Reed whose story is due to be the subject of a documentary produced by NFL legend Peyton Manning

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023

How to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby online from anywhere

Watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby online as the 150th running of the legendary race takes place...

WhatToWatch · May 5, 2023

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

Zenger · May 4, 2023

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Every Kentucky Derby winner since 2000

A look back at some Kentucky Derby history, including a couple Triple Crown winners.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2023

What do horses feel at the Kentucky Derby? Mostly fear and pain

US audiences will be sold a tale of horses battling for glory and adulation at Churchill Downs. But the actual story is far more disturbing

The Guardian - US · May 3, 2023

Today's Interview: Derby-winning team back in action Friday at Churchill Downs

The Lexington-based trainer of last year’s 80 to 1 Kentucky Derby winner will be back at Churchill Downs Friday with the same horse. Lexington-based Eric Reed will run Rich Strike in the $600,000 Alysheba Stakes.

WEKU · May 2, 2023

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike predicts Chiefs vs. Eagles, Super Bowl LVII

Kentucky Derby-winning horse Rich Strike made his pick for the #Chiefs vs. #Eagles Super Bowl LVII matchup.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 11, 2023

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Tribune News Service · Nov 14, 2022

Flightline dominates Breeders' Cup Classic, winning by 8 1/4 lengths

LEXINGTON, Ky. — No matter how big the hype, no matter how high the expectations, Flightline exceeded every marker in his historic win Saturday in the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland Race Course.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 5, 2022

Can anybody beat Flightline? Best bets for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Will this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup Classic serve as the crowning moment for a horse that will go down in the history books, or will it be the setting for a major upset?

Tribune News Service · Nov 4, 2022

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Los Angeles Times · Aug 28, 2022

Epicenter breezes to win Travers Stakes at Saratoga, besting Rich Strike

Epicenter was thought to be the best 3-year-old in the country since before the Kentucky Derby, but something always seemed to get in the way of earning that title. That all changed Saturday when the Steve Asmussen-trained colt easily won the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 11, 2022

Mo Donegal wins the Belmont Stakes; Rich Strike finishes off the pace

Sometimes the bettors have it right. The morning linemaker liked We the People. The dreamers liked Rich Strike, the longshot winner of the Kentucky Derby. The sentimentalists looked toward the only filly in the race, Nest.

WEKU · Jun 11, 2022

Mo Donegal wins the Belmont Stakes

Mo Donegal won the 154th Belmont Stakes, the third and final race of the Triple Crown series, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., on Saturday. The horse was a top contender coming into the race.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 11, 2022

2022 Belmont Stakes: Mo Donegal wins Belmont Stakes in Kentucky Derby rematch with Rich Strike

Mo Donegal aced the test of champions.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 11, 2022

Mo Donegal finishes first at Belmont for another Pletcher win

Mo Donegal finished first and filly Nest was second, giving trainer Todd Pletcher a 1-2 finish at the Belmont Stakes on Saturday for his sixth victory in the Triple Crown race.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 11, 2022

How much money goes to the Belmont Stakes winner and what’s the purse?

Here's how the $1.5 million purse will be divided up.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 11, 2022

Despite lack of sizzle, Belmont Stakes shaping up as a very competitive race

The Belmont Stakes tends to find itself at the kids' table when there is no Triple Crown on the line. The buzz is muted, the mystique is softened and the race doesn't have the widespread appeal to those outside of New York or hardcore horse players.

Benzinga · Jun 10, 2022

Belmont Stakes Preview: Can Rich Strike Take A Bite Out Of The Big Apple?

This year the Belmont Stakes is taking place under unusual circumstances for a few reasons. First of all, the winner of the Kentucky Derby, Rich Strike, did not race in the Preakness Stakes, eliminating his chance for a Triple Crown. Yet the colt will be in the Belmont Stakes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2022

Belmont presents a difficult test for Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike

After so many things went right for Rich Strike to win the Kentucky Derby, he’ll likely need even more good fortune at the Belmont Stakes with so much stacked against him.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 9, 2022

Rich Strike's Belmont Stakes performance will determine if he's a one-hit wonder

The final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown has but one question to answer: Will Rich Strike be forever lumped with A-ha, Dexys Midnight Runners and Norman Greenbaum or will he forever be saddled with another question, "What if only he had run in the Preakness?"

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike third betting choice for the Belmont Stakes

LEXINGTON, Ky. — After winning the Peter Pan Stakes by 10 1/4 lengths, We the People was installed as the 2-1 favorite for Saturday’s Grade 1 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park.

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