LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Last year's Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs saw 143 horses enter the starting gate. Most will remember Mage, who crossed the finish line first in the world's most famous race. But forgotten by all...Read More

LEXINGTON, Ky. — With Saturday’s historic 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby fast approaching, the focus is on the top of the pre-race odds board.

Fierceness — owned by Mike Repole, trained by Todd Pletcher and to ...Read More

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the amateur Kentucky Derby bettor, horse color might be more important than pedigree, past performances or track conditions.

It’s that group the adage “always bet the gray” appeals to. For the...Read More

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Exactly one year ago, Churchill Downs was a race track in crisis at the worst possible time.

Kentucky Derby week was being overshadowed by an early spate of equine deaths at the Louisville facility. ...Read More

LEXINGTON, Ky. — It’s only Tuesday, but we already have a scratch for Saturday’s 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby.

Encino — trained by Brad Cox and drawn into post position 9 — won’t run in Derby 150.

With...Read More

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Mike Repole has a message for people about Mike Repole: Don’t feel sorry for Mike Repole.

“I mean I’ve got a pretty awesome life,” the 55-year-old New York native said last week.

You could say ...Read More