Nation May 07 Rich Strike overcomes 80-1 odds to win 148th Kentucky Derby Jockey Sonny Leon guided Rich Strike from well back in the 20-horse field to run by 4-1 favorite Epicenter and Zandon on Saturday at Churchill Downs. By Beth Harris, Associated Press
Nation Feb 21 Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby victory due to positive drug test The since-deceased Medina Spirit tested positive after the race last May for a steroid, betamethasone, that is legal in Kentucky but banned on race day. By Gary B. Graves, Associated Press
Arts Dec 06 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit collapses, dies in California The 3-year-old colt trained by Bob Baffert had just completed five furlongs in his second workout since finishing second in the Breeders' Cup Classic a month ago at Del Mar. By Beth Harris, Associated Press
Nation Apr 28 Carmouche to be 1st Black jockey in Kentucky Derby since 2013 One of the few remaining Black jockeys in the U.S., Carmouche's presence in horse racing’s biggest event is a reminder of how the industry marginalized Black jockeys to the point they all but disappeared from the sport. By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press
May 07 Kentucky Derby winner Country House won’t run in Preakness By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press After being declared the winner of the Kentucky Derby by disqualification, Country House will not run in the Preakness, ending any chance this year at another Triple Crown. Continue reading
May 06 Maximum Security owner to appeal Derby disqualification By Gary B. Graves, Associated Press Maximum Security became the first Derby winner to be disqualified for interference on Saturday. Continue reading
May 05 The Kentucky Derby has a secret Latino history By E. Gabrielle Kuenzli, The Conversation That two top Derby contenders have their roots in Latin America is no surprise for those who study, as I do, the history of the sport. Many past Kentucky Derby champions hailed from the region – as have their trainers, owners… Continue reading
May 05 Kentucky Derby shocker: Country House wins via DQ By Beth Harris, Associated Press Maximum Security led the Kentucky Derby every step of the way except for the last one — into the winner’s circle. The colt became the first winner disqualified for interference in the Derby’s 145-year history. The owners of Maximum Security… Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: How to make a Kentucky Derby-worthy mint julep By Meredith P. Garretson Make the mint perfect julep with this recipe from Parker Girard, the beverage director at Barrel, a bourbon bar in Washington, D.C. Continue reading