Former UK star Nerlens Noel's Kentucky Derby 'little buddy' – USA Today
Ever wonder what happens to the losing horses after the Kentucky Derby? One late-night comedian has a theory (hint: it involves Ikea). Take a look at some of the other Churchill Downs theories from last night's lineup. After you watch our favorite 17 Equestrian Estates Fit For A Kentucky Derby Winner Orb won the 139th [...]
Read MoreKentucky Derby Photos: Infield Party, Grandstand Hats, Celebrities Make …
17 Equestrian Estates Fit For A Kentucky Derby Winner Orb won the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby. Orb overcame a muddy This is also the first Kentucky Derby win for hall of fame trainer Shug McGaughey. Here is LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's always tougher on a native son. Grow up in the heart of [...]
Read MoreOrb Finds Joy in Mudville
Orb, ridden by Joel Rosario, wins the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby. He became a 6-1 co-favorite with Revolutionary before the race. The Times provides highlights and analysis of the event. Picking a horse name happens many ways — a committee of family and friends, playing off the sire or dam names, or just [...]
Read MoreOrb, Despite Muddy Conditions, Captures Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE — The morning-line favorite for Saturday's Kentucky Derby is a long-striding, rhythmic bay colt named Orb, in homage to his sire, Malibu Moon. He is co-owned by Ogden Mills "Dinny" Phipps and Stuart S. Janney III, racing figures pulled from LOUISVILLE — The morning-line favorite for Saturday's Kentucky Derby is a long-striding, rhythmic bay [...]
Read MoreKentucky Derby – I'll Have Another has his way at end – California colt beats …
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The horses and roses weren't the only famous attractions at the 138th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Actors, musicians and even Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler, strutted down the red Jockey Rosie Napravnik was back at Belmont Park on Saturday less than 24 hours after she became the first female jockey [...]
Read MoreKentucky Derby notebook: Union Rags pinched at start, fails to be a factor
BY COLIN FLY AP May 6, 2012 12:10AM Erin Vangari of Louisville, Ky., wears a fancy hat in the paddock before the 138th Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) LOUISVILLE, Ky. On Friday, Jimmy Fallon always thanks the absolute most important people and [...]
Read MoreTalented Field for 138th Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is, without a doubt, America's most iconic horse racing event. England has Royal Ascot, and Australians flock to the Melbourne Cup, but few meetings capture the spirit of a nation quite like the "Run for the Roses. Contributor Network – 2 hours 57 minutes ago Here are the numbers and names you [...]
Read MoreKentucky Derby party starts early on infield
The crowds here don't "look like America." This is a whiter, older, more Anglo and more Southern scene. This makes it a magnet for politicians, not so much for the old reason, publicity, as for the proximity of money. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The track superintendent at Churchill Downs cancelled morning training for the Kentucky Derby [...]
Read More2012 Kentucky Derby: Trainer Bob Baffert has a different feeling this year
No sporting event is complete without food and drink, so why should the Kentucky Derby be any different? Even if you're not watching the race live, it's a great excuse to get some friends together and host a Derby party with By Julian Linden | LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Reuters) – Irish raider Daddy Long Legs, the [...]
Read MoreIrish challenger joins Kentucky Derby rivals
Joe Drape, Jay Schreiber and Jim Luttrell of The Times joined readers in a Google Plus video hangout to handicap Saturday's Kentucky Derby and talk about the state of horse racing. And there, in all of his glory, stood Secretariat: massive in size; reddish-brown chestnut in color; enormous, muscled chest; proud head jutting forward like [...]
Read More