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Kentucky Derby

Jayson Werth in a stylish outfit

Former MLB All-Star goes viral over his attire at Kentucky Derby

Jayson Werth certainly has not lost his sense of fashion. The former MLB All-Star Werth was present at Saturday’s annual Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Werth is the owner of the horse Flying Mohawk, who was racing in …

Mike Tirico smiling during a broadcast

NBC provides update on Mike Tirico after he leaves Kentucky Derby broadcast

NBC has provided an update on Mike Tirico after he abruptly left the network’s Kentucky Derby coverage due to illness. Replacement host Ahmed Fareed announced during Saturday’s telecast that Tirico’s illness was the result of an …

Mike Tirico holding a microphone

Mike Tirico forced to exit Kentucky Derby coverage early

Mike Tirico had to turn to the bullpen during Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. The longtime NBC announcer Tirico was forced to exit early from the network’s coverage of the annual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Tirico was …

Travis Kelce in pads

Travis Kelce nearly won a ton of money at the Kentucky Derby

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce came so close to making a lot of money from his first Kentucky Derby. Kelce relayed the story on the latest episode of his “New Heights” podcast with his brother Jason. Kelce said he bet on …

Kentucky Derby photo finish

Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby by a literal nose

Saturday’s Kentucky Derby was one of the closest finishes in recent memory, and perhaps of any Triple Crown race ever. 18-1 underdog Mystik Dan managed to hold off Sierra Leone by a literal nose, with Forever Young in third. Remarkably, the top …

Mage crosses finish line

Columnist argues Mage deserves asterisk for Kentucky Derby win

Mage on Saturday won the 149th Kentucky Derby, and one columnist believes the colt deserves an asterisk for the win. WDRB columnist Rick Bozich published a story after Mage won the race that focused on Forte’s scratch. Forte, a successful colt …

Bob Baffert

Medina Spirit trainer Bob Baffert suspended from Churchill Downs

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive for a banned substance following the race last weekend, and the horse’s trainer will not be welcome at Churchill Downs for the time being. Trainer Bob Baffert revealed on Sunday morning that …

Bob Baffert

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive for illegal drug

The horse that won the Kentucky Derby last Saturday has tested positive for an illegal substance. Medina Spirit trainer Bob Baffert revealed on Sunday morning that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has informed assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes that …

Kentucky Derby postponed to first Saturday in September

The horses have also gone on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Kentucky Derby is being postponed from the first Saturday in May to the first Saturday in September, according to WDRB in Kentucky. The first Saturday in September is the 5th …

Maximum Security win

Maximum Security owner admits he saw violation during Kentucky Derby

The owner of Maximum Security seemingly admitted on Monday that he saw the foul his horse committed that resulted in a disqualification at the Kentucky Derby, but he is still outraged that an objection was filed and the decision was made. In an …

Maximum Security win

Here’s how much Maximum Security disqualification cost bettors

The Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest gambling events of the year, which is why the disqualification that changed the outcome of Saturday’s race caused chaos among bettors and sportsbooks. It goes without saying that those who bet on Maximum …

Maximum Security owner Gary West considering legal options after disqualification

The owner of colt Maximum Security is considering filing an appeal of his horse’s disqualification from Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. Maximum Security crossed the finish line first in the 145th running of the race and was immediately deemed …

Maximum Security foul

Video shows what Maximum Security did to earn disqualification

Maximum Security was disqualified from Saturday’s Kentucky Derby following a review by the race stewards after an objection was filed following the race. The 3-year-old colt crossed the finish line first in the 145th running of the race, but …

New Orleans Saints send perfect tweet after Kentucky Derby controversy

The New Orleans Saints sent a perfect tweet after the controversy at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Maximum Security crossed the finish line first at the triple crown race, but Country House, who finished second, filed an immediate objection, …

Kentucky Derby review

Country House wins Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security disqualified

Country House was named the winner of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security was disqualified following a review due to an objection filed on behalf of the colt. Maximum Security, which went wire-to-wire as the unofficial winner, …

Maximum Security win

Watch: Maximum Security wins Kentucky Derby going wire-to-wire

Maximum Security became the winner of the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, going wire-to-wire for the win. The 3-year-old colt got off to an early lead and held off some late chargers down the final stretch, winning …

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