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D. Wayne Lukas is 89 and wants to win a 5th Kentucky Derby. He’s up before dawn in pursuit of it
D. Wayne Lukas is easy to spot before dawn at Churchill Downs. He is one of the few Kentucky Derby trainers atop a stable ...
What happens if it rains during the Kentucky Derby?
"Weather, as with any outdoor event, is a wildcard at the Kentucky Derby!" officials warn. "From sunshine and cloudless skies that bring sun burnt noses and tan lines to spring showers that make our ...
Kentucky Derby: How to watch, the favorites and what to expect in the 151st running of the race
A pre-race tradition is the walkover, when the horses are led from the stables to the paddock where they are saddled for the ...
Country Living on MSN43m
How to Prep Joshua Weissman’s Official Derby Menu Without Missing the Race
The key to pulling off your favorite TikTok chef’s impressive Kentucky Derby party spread at home? “Think like a restaurant kitchen,” he says.
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After a year of fewer horse deaths, Churchill Downs eyes a safer future
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) -In 2023, Churchill Downs made the extraordinary decision to shut down racing after a spike in deadly ...
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Kentucky Derby Weather Forecast: Possible Storms, Rain During The Week, Dry By Race Day Saturday
Some rain and possible storms are expected this week at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. But we have much better news ...
Opinion
Horse Racing Needs A New Strategy: It's Time To 'Fratify' The Sport
I’ve never been to the Kentucky Derby but it’s always been on my bucket list. The allure—the elegance, the eccentric hats, the historical weight of Churchill Do ...