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The first Saturday of May, the customary day of the Kentucky Derby, was a quiet one, as not just the iconic horse race but all professional sports in the United States were put on hold due to the threat from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, per CNN. While the horses competing cannot contract coronavirus, the […]

The winner of the 2019 Kentucky Derby may take even longer to determine as the owner of Maximum Security indicated he may be taking legal action after the history-making disqualification in Saturday’s race. As the New York Post reported, co-owner Gary West was critical of the decision by Kentucky Derby stewards to disqualify Maximum Security […]

In perhaps the most controversial finish in the 145 runnings of the Kentucky Derby, the apparent winning horse — 4-1 favorite Maximum Security — ended up a loser on a disqualification, and Donald Trump was not happy about it. As The New York Post reported, Trump took to his Twitter account on Sunday morning to […]

The Kentucky Derby 2019 results are in, and Country House won in a shocker. The favorite, Maximum Security, crossed the finish line first, but after a delay of more than 15 minutes, it was determined that the horse committed a foul and impeded the 65-1 favorite Country House. Before Saturday, there had never been a […]

Fans who want to watch a live stream of the 2019 Kentucky Derby will be in luck, with a few options to follow all the action even if they can’t make it to a television. The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby will be broadcast on NBC on Saturday, with a post time of 6:50 […]

A Texas woman won big on the Kentucky Derby – so big, in fact, that her $1.2 million payout is more than winner Justify earned his owners for winning the prestigious race, ABC News is reporting. To understand how she got there, you need to understand a little bit about the sometimes-arcane world of betting […]

Bob Baffert knows a thing or two about horses. Having trained five horses that have won the Kentucky Derby over more than 20 years, it’s fair to say his opinion is valid. Over the weekend, he told TMZ that his latest winner, Justify, was not unlike current NBA king LeBron James. “You know what? I’ve […]

Hollywood has taken over Kentucky. The 2018 Kentucky Derby has attracted a slew of stars to Louisville, Kentucky, for parades, parties, and of course, the annual horse racing event at Churchill Downs. According to the official Kentucky Derby website, more than 150,000 people were expected to attend this year’s festivities, and you can bet a […]

Kentucky Derby Day is here! And if you’re unable to make it to Churchill Downs in Louisville to enjoy a Mint Julep, the Inquisitr is here to help you out. Here you will find a little bit of history about the iconic drink, plus how to make both the adult version and the virgin version. […]

Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir are taking their commentary careers to the next level—and they have the hats to prove it. Four years after NBC paired the two former Olympic skaters with Terry Gannon to serve as figure-skating commentators at the Sochi games, the former Olympians will return to the Kentucky Derby where they will […]

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright are keeping up with one of their favorite traditions. The recently reconciled Vanderpump Rules stars landed in Kentucky to take part in some pre-Kentucky Derby events, and based on the happy photos they’ve shared, all seems right with the popular reality TV couple. On May 3, Jax and Brittany took […]

Kentucky Derby Week is officially here! That means that horse racing fans, and those who don’t care a lick about the sport except for this one particular event, are all turning their eyes towards Louisville for the sport’s most prestigious race. And of course, what’s horse racing without a friendly wager? The race is still […]

Kentucky Derby Week is officially here! As CBS News reports, the 144th running of horse racing’s most prestigious event will take place on Saturday. And as such, the Derby is the race where people who otherwise wouldn’t pay any attention to horse racing may be willing to place a bet, just because. Fortunately, the Inquisitr […]

The Royal Ascot is a five-day horse racing event which dates back to 1711 when it was established by Queen Anne. It is marked by the stunning hats and formal wear of the royal family, which attends each day in an open carriage procession. The Queen’s love of horses has been a long-standing interest of […]

With the Kentucky Derby now in the rear view mirror, it is time for horse racing fans to start looking ahead to the next big race, the Preakness Stakes. The Preakness is the second leg of the Triple Crown race schedule, and to no one’s surprise, Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming is the early favorite. […]

Anna Nicole Smith was remembered by her ex-boyfriend, Larry Birkhead, and their daughter, Dannielynn, at the 2017 Kentucky Derby. Birkhead posted a photo of himself and his 10-year old daughter at the annual pre-Derby Barnstable-Brown party, the site that he first met Anna Nicole in 2003. At the time, Anna Nicole Smith was filming her […]

The 2017 Kentucky Derby race, like every year, is only two minutes — and what happens after the race is sometimes unexpected. From big gold rings to having the best of the weird Kentucky Derby hats put permanently on display, there are odd things about this paramount horse race that fans may not know. If […]

Kentucky Derby day means the stars are in Louisville, Kentucky, for pre-race parties, and also to witness the annual extravaganza live at Churchill Downs, of course. For the 143rd Run for the Roses, the stars came out in droves for the annual Barnstable Brown Gala, including Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, news journalist Katie […]

In just a few hours, the annual famous phrase “Riders up!” will be announced as the 143rd Kentucky Derby will take place from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Derby is the most popular American race when it comes to thoroughbred horse racing, and once again this afternoon, tens of thousands of fans will […]

The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, May 6, 2017, and you can watch the excitement live streaming online. Held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby is one of the three thoroughbred horse races that make up the triple crown. These are the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in May, […]

When exactly is the 2017 Kentucky Derby? That is what a lot of fans are asking themselves as we draw closer to the month of May. Once again, the annual Run for the Roses will be one of the most anticipated thoroughbred horse races of the season, not to mention that the Kentucky Derby is […]

The 2017 Blue Grass Stakes will take place this evening from Keeneland racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky. The best horses in the U.S. will once again toe-to-toe battle it out for a chance at earning a spot in the 2017 Kentucky Derby. After last week’s thrilling Florida Derby, which saw Always Dreaming run away from the […]

The 2017 Pegasus World Cup post time has captivated the world because its very first race is worth a whopping $12 million — but the rivalry for the “richest horse race in the world” will not be fought at Churchill Downs. Instead, another horse race has already beat the purse for the Kentucky Derby long […]

Each year, Americans carefully calculate the perfect gift for their children or loved ones, but should horse ownership be an idealistic expectation? Interestingly, there is a cheap and easy way to buy the next Kentucky Derby winner, visiting the stables is encouraged, and it does not cost as much as expected. Naturally, horse ownership of […]

If you love Harry Styles and horses, there is a Venn diagram where they overlap, and it has to do with the name of his first film, Dunkirk. However, in this case, Dunkirk is a thoroughbred race horse, and this rare gray beauty could eventually need a little bit of help from Harry Styles’ fans. […]

The 2016 Preakness Stakes field is set. Undefeated Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist leads the field of 11 horses that make up the 2016 Preakness Stakes and will run from the No. 3 post position on Saturday at Pimlico. The 2-year-old looks to continue his historic run this weekend after posting the fastest Kentucky Derby time […]

Organizers were told that they needed to keep Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods’ ex wife, Elin Nordegren, apart at the Kentucky Derby, but did the two women have other plans? Of the women in Tiger Woods’ past, Nordegren and Vonn are two of the more upstanding citizens, but it has been reported that the two […]

https://rumble.com/embed/vccjs/ The Kentucky Derby, in its 142nd year, crowned Nyquist as the winner, who set a blistering pace in a field of 22 horses, blasting under the wire during the most thrilling two minutes in sports. The Kentucky Derby’s winner had come as no surprise to many, as Nyquist defended his unbeaten record to date. […]

American Pharoah went down in history last year with the second-ever fastest Kentucky Derby time by a Triple Crown winner. American Pharoah closed the 2015 Derby with a time of 2:03.02, chasing a record time of 1:59.40, set by Secretariat in 1973. The big bay horse went on to win both the Preakness and the […]

Kentucky Derby Day 2016 will dawn with fans hoping for another worthy contender to have a go at the first leg of the Triple Crown. Twenty horses are lined up to compete in the annual run at Churchill Downs. This year’s hopeful is Nyquist, a leggy bay 3-year-old colt who is as of yet undefeated. […]

The Kentucky Derby and the chase for the elusive Triple Crown kicks off the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville. This year’s race is mostly among descendants of one horse who never ran in the Derby. Will one contender, as American Pharoah did last year, grace spectators with the rare opportunity to […]

American Pharoah beat the odds, and some well-rested foes, in capturing the first Triple Crown in 37 years. Where does he go from here? According to ESPN, American Pharoah’s owner, Ahmed Zayat, says the next race is in the works, but no plans have been set yet. Zayat told the press Sunday morning that he […]

The Belmont Stakes will take place on Saturday, June 5, and history could be made. American Pharoah could be the first Triple Crown winner since 1978 when Affirmed accomplished the feat. This race will be the most difficult for American Pharoah because of the mile and a half length, which will be the longest race […]

American Pharoah’s owner has been named in a gambling lawsuit, and news has gone public just ahead of the 2015 Belmont Stakes. According to the Denver Post, Ahmed Zayat has asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit, which alleges he owes a man $1.65 million. Howard Rubinsky of Florida claims that he fronted Zayat money […]

Andi Dorfman decided to change her life around after she split with finalist Josh Murray back in January. Even though Dorfman was set on getting married to Josh when he proposed during the Bachelorette finale, things changed once they moved back to Atlanta. And maybe Andi felt that she needed a major change after splitting […]

Whitney Bischoff has been keeping a low profile since rumors surfaced that her relationship with Chris Soules is doomed. Many have speculated whether Whitney is jealous of Witney Carson, as she is spending more time with Soules than Bischoff herself. It is no secret that the Dancing with the Stars practice schedule is intense, but […]

Dannielynn attended the Kentucky Derby with her dad, Larry Birkhead, over the weekend, and many couldn’t get over just how much the child has grown — and how much she resembles her late mother, Anna Nicole Smith. Attending the Derby has become somewhat of a tradition for Dannielynn and Larry, who have gone to Churchill […]

Tara Lipinski and her ever-fashionable commentating partner, Johnny Weir, wowed viewers of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday with their ensembles, and while Weir’s hat got most of the attention, Tara’s gorgeous pink dress and mermaid-like hair is the topic of conversation today on the web. The duo–who appeared at the Kentucky Derby last year as […]

Today is Kentucky Derby day, and if you’d like to place a wager on the race, but you’re confused by all the betting terms gamblers throw around, you’re not alone. This post will teach you the basics of not only the classic “straight” bets — Win, Place, and Show — but also how to understand […]

What time does the Kentucky Derby start on May 2, and how can you watch the annual horse race online? Get your mint julep ready — live coverage of the annual horse race starts at 4 p.m. ET, and there are several ways to view or listen to the “Run for the Roses” online. NBC […]

The Kentucky Derby post draw has decided which gates each contending horse will take off from on Saturday. According to The Heavy, there are 20 horses competing in the race. Post 1: Ocho Ocho Ocho (Jockey: Elvis Trujillo, Owner: DP Racing, LLC, Trainer: Jim Cassidy) Post 2: Carpe Diem (Jockey: John Velazquez, Owner: WinStar Farm, […]

The Kentucky Derby is just three days away, and that means the nerves are kicking in. For those who follow horse racing, it will come as no surprise that one of Bob Baffert’s horses is a favorite to win Saturday’s race. And another one of his horses could also be a contender. As many pile […]

Whitney Bischoff, Chris Soules’ final pick on The Bachelor, has been a big support over the past couple of weeks. After announcing their engagement on national television after months of hiding out in Iowa, Soules was asked to compete on Dancing with the Stars. Since then, Soules has been spending his days practicing his dancing […]

Selfie sticks are being banned in a lot of places these days. Those planning to attend the Kentucky Derby on May 2 are advised to leave their selfie sticks at home, according to the Boston Herald. The Kentucky Derby joins a growing list of places that are banning the selfie stick. The fairly new invention […]

For whatever reason, the selfie stick has been getting banned from more and more locations. Everywhere from Walt Disney World to music festivals have decided that the selfie stick is an unwanted accessory among the crowd. The latest event to join the ranks is the Kentucky Derby, which just recently placed an official ban on […]

Fans of the Kentucky Derby, Royal Ascot, and Breeder’s Cup — get ready to have your fancy hats half-turned by a new live horse racing lottery. If buying a lottery ticket and watching little balls flop during the drawing is too boring for you, stay tuned for the newest lottery that involves live horse racing. […]

For Johhny Weir, champion figure skater and popular media personality, and his husband, Victor Voronov, love has truly been a battlefield. Having just announced on May 6th, via Twitter, that they were reuniting following their recent divorce, Victor and Johnny apparently became involved in a physical altercation Saturday night, reports TMZ. The “blowout fight” reportedly […]

California Chrome wears a nasal strip while he races to help with his breathing. He wore a nasal strip in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, both of which he won. There is a chance, however, that California Chrome will not be allowed to wear the nasal strip in the Belmont Stakes — and his […]

Wes Welker was already on a the “good guy” list for a lot of people. After all, what’s not to like about a scrappy undersized wide receiver who has made himself into one of the most reliable receivers in the NFL? However, if that isn’t enough to turn you into a Wes Welker fan, this […]

The 2014 Kentucky Derby results are in, and anyone lucky enough to bet on California Chrome is a few dollars richer today. The frontrunner going into the race, California Chrome pulled ahead in the final stretch and then turned on the burners, separating himself from the pack and ending with a five-length victory. The full […]