Trainer Bill Mott celebrated with the trophy in the winner’s circle after jockey Junior Alvarado rode Sovereignty to victory during the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. on May 3, 2025. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bill Mott looked like he was gliding on air as he made his way into the infield at Churchill…
Kentucky Derby 151 contender Sandman trains at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday morning, April 21, 2025. The horse is trained by Mark Casse; earnings so far are $1,254,595. He’s 3-1-2 in eight starts. PHOTO USA TODAY SPORTS IMAGES The outlook for the Kentucky Derby has changed significantly in recent days. Early weather forecasts…
2025 Kentucky Derby contender Grande works with rider Juan Suarez Monday morning April 28, 2025 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Trainer is Todd Pletcher. Grande will not run in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, scratched because of a bruised foot. The decision by the state veterinarians at Churchill Downs on Friday did not sit…
Good morning. The Kentucky Derby kicks off tomorrow at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., two minutes of excitement bracketed by drinks and snacks, a prelude to dinner with as many people as you can fit around your table. The race is a reminder that while our young nation may have birthed itself in opposition to…
2025 Kentucky Derby contender Rodriguez, trained by Bob Baffert, works April 30, 2025 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Rodriguez, a colt trained by Bob Baffert and entered into Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, was officially scratched from the race late Thursday afternoon. Tom Ryan, managing partner of SF Racing LLC, made the announcement on X, calling…
Kentucky Derby 151 contender Sandman trains at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday morning, April 21, 2025. The horse is trained by Mark Casse; earnings so far are $1,254,595. He’s 3-1-2 in eight starts. The betting favorite has not won the Kentucky Derby since 2018, adding to the drama when Journalism enters the starting…
Kentucky Derby hopeful Admire Daytona walks on the track as assistant trainer Yoshimutsu Miyashita has a laugh Tuesday April 29, 2025 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The pair of Japanese horses entered in the Kentucky Derby turned in their final work on the Churchill Downs dirt track on Tuesday, with mostly rest ahead prior…
Trainer Bob Baffert looks out at the track early Friday morning at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. April 25, 2025. Disgraced and decorated, Bob Baffert is back at Churchill Downs this week ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby with a tale to tell. With a a three-year suspension in the rearview mirror — stemming from…
