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Will it rain on the Kentucky Derby? Here's Louisville's latest weather forecast as of Wednesday
We're tracking the weather forecast this week ahead of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Here's what we know today.
$150M Racehorse Trainer With Colt Named After Pat Kelsey Trolls Louisville Coach At Kentucky Derby
Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey met up with famed racehorse trainer Kenny McPeek at Churchill Downs this week ahead of ...
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to visit Louisville for Derby Week. Here's when and where
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to the Louisville area on April 30 and May 1. Here's where you can see the legendary ...
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Kentucky Derby 151: The Greatest 2 Minutes in Sports, by the numbers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Kentucky Derby may last only two minutes on the track, but it takes months of planning, ...
What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs
At the 151st Kentucky Derby, a global spotlight will shine on equine athleticism. It’s the subject of a growing body of ...
Kentucky Derby: Trainer Baffert back after serving a 3-year suspension
The white-haired trainer will saddle Wood Memorial winner Rodriguez and Citizen Bull, last year’s 2-year-old champion, in the ...
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Belle of Louisville scratches from Great Steamboat Race, sister vessel taking her place
The Kentucky Derby Festival said "a leak in an internal bulkhead seam" on the Belle was found during a final inspection ...
D. Wayne Lukas is 89 and wants to win a 5th Kentucky Derby. He’s up before dawn in pursuit of it
D. Wayne Lukas is horse racing's elder statesman at age 89. His has four Kentucky Derby victories on his very lengthy resume.