The Latest Breaking News from the Kentucky Derby

Preakness date change sparks new questions about the future of the Triple Crown

In the past several years, trainers and owners increasingly opted to skip the Preakness after running a horse in — or even winning — the Kentucky Derby

The Independent UK · Aug 6

How Much Money Did Golden Tempo Win at Belmont Stakes? Plus Full Payouts for Each Horse

The Kentucky Derby winner did it again on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 7

History-Making Horse Trainer Cherie DeVaux Isn’t for Everyone. But She Did It Anyway.

Like her equine champion Golden Tempo, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby may have surprised many with her success.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 5

How to watch Kentucky Derby 2026: live stream horse racing online from anywhere

All the ways to watch Kentucky Derby 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, with Renegade the favorite for 152nd edition of the Run for the Roses.

Tom’s Guide · May 2

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

At the track, on the air and behind the scenes, women make the Kentucky Derby happen

The Kentucky Oaks moving to prime time Friday is putting the best 3-year-old fillies in the spotlight under the lights

The Independent UK · May 1

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

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