Kentucky Derby

Again this year, Gov. Andy Beshear has refused to identify friends and political supporters who buy prime tickets to the Kentucky Derby made available by Churchill Downs for the governor’s entourage.

The 150th Run for the Roses gave thousands of visitors a classic experience at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May.

A year after a spate of horse deaths at Churchill Downs, numerous investigations concluded with many questions unanswered. With a few new safety measures and upgraded technology, Churchill Downs said it's addressing safety concerns ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby.

The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday. Over the years, it's become the biggest institution of horse racing in America. But how did it begin?

Mage, trained by Gustavo Delgado, wins the Kentucky Derby – followed by Two Phil’s and Angel of Empire. The colt was favored to win, with 16 to 1 odds.

In the past week, four horses have died at Churchill Downs including a Kentucky Derby qualifier. Two more were pulled from their races due to injuries Wednesday.

Rich Strike, the longshot horse who won the 148th Kentucky Derby last Saturday, will not compete in the upcoming Preakness Stakes on May 21.

Visitors at the backside of Churchill Downs experience what it takes to get a horse ready for the races.

Epicenter, a horse that’s the second choice to win the Kentucky Derby, was born at Westwind Farms in Bowling Green.

Outside of the city of Louisville, the Kentucky Derby is a horse race that seems to end as quickly as it begins. The bugle sounds, and they’re off. A thunder