Kentucky DerbyIt’s early, but these horses are already Kentucky Derby contendersAn injury to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Champion Ted Noffey has caused a major shakeup in the list of early Kentucky Derby contenders.February 4, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Lexington council candidate with history of harassment, other charges arrested againUpdated February 15, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Kentucky DerbyChurchill Downs plans $300M first turn seating renovation and expansionOctober 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
KeenelandNew-look Keeneland to open for Fall Meet after major construction projectUpdated October 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
KeenelandThe reigning Horse of the Year will run on Keeneland’s opening weekendUpdated October 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Kentucky DerbyKentucky Derby-winning jockey gives injury update after scary fallUpdated September 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Kentucky DerbyThe Road to the Kentucky Derby is underway. See the full qualifying schedule.Updated September 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Kentucky DerbyRon Turcotte, the jockey who guided Secretariat to the Triple Crown, diesAugust 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Kentucky DerbyAfter Triple Crown success, Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty is racing againUpdated July 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Kentucky DerbyChurchill Downs plans changes for 2026 Derby, including more ticket optionsUpdated July 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Kentucky DerbyKentucky Oaks, top thoroughbred filly racing event, moving to prime-time TV slotUpdated July 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Horses‘One of the great champions’: Tributes arrive for legendary trainer D. Wayne LukasJune 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
HorsesHall of Fame horse racing trainer D. Wayne Lukas dies at age 89Updated June 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Kentucky DerbyRevisiting D. Wayne Lukas’ first Derby win. From the Herald-Leader archives.June 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Kentucky DerbySovereignty wins 2025 Belmont Stakes to close horse racing’s Triple Crown seasonUpdated June 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Kentucky DerbyHe barely made the Kentucky Derby. Now, he’s a major threat in the BelmontJune 6, 2025 at 6:15 AM
John ClaySaturday’s Belmont Stakes is worthy of a large viewership. Will it get it?Updated June 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Kentucky DerbyWho is the favorite in a loaded Belmont Stakes? See the full field with odds.Updated June 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Kentucky DerbyAfter skipping the Preakness, what is expected from Sovereignty in the Belmont?Updated June 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
KeenelandThe Breeders’ Cup World Championships are coming back to KeenelandUpdated May 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Kentucky DerbyJournalism charges late to win a dramatic 150th running of the Preakness StakesUpdated May 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Kentucky DerbyAfter another Kentucky Derby misfire, Steve Asmussen goes again at the PreaknessMay 16, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Kentucky DerbyWhat will the 2025 Preakness Stakes look like? See the full field with odds.Updated May 15, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Kentucky DerbyCan a Preakness Stakes long shot give trainer D. Wayne Lukas a historic win?Updated May 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
John ClayReaction to penalties on Kentucky Derby winning jockey shows racing’s disconnectUpdated May 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM
