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The Latest Breaking News from the Kentucky Derby

Two more horses euthanized at Churchill Downs following races

This brings the recent death toll to 12 over the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

WEKU

World's most expensive racehorse Fusaichi Pegasus dies aged 26 after shattering records

After winning the Kentucky Derby in 2000, Fusaichi Pegasus was sold to Coolmore Stud for a record sum of $70 million and retired from stud duties in 2020

Daily Mirror

Horse dies at Churchill Downs, 8th recent fatality at home of Kentucky Derby

A horse has died after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby

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Kentucky Derby favourite Forte reportedly failed a drug test in 2022

Forte, the overwhelming favourite for the Kentucky Derby before he was ruled out by vets on Saturday, failed a drug test after winning a Group 1 race last year, according to a report

Daily Mirror

Another weekend of death at the Kentucky Derby but don’t expect change

There is no other mainstream sport where carnage and indifference occur so regularly – and are as tolerated

The Guardian - US

String of horse deaths before the Kentucky Derby reignites scrutiny about the sport

Seven horses died in the lead-up to the final race of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs, home to the Derby, is launching an investigation into the fatalities.

WEKU

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes hits up F1 Miami Grand Prix after Kentucky Derby appearance

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes continues his offseason tour with a pit stop at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami, Florida.

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Mage’s Victory Provides Thrilling End to Tragic Week at Churchill Downs

A horse with 15-1 odds ridden by a jockey who’d never won the Kentucky Derby in 15 tries could only momentarily distract from a concerning string of deaths leading up to the race.

Sports Illustrated

Kentucky Derby 2023: Mage beats Two Phil's to claim victory at Churchill Downs

Mage, ridden by Javier Castellano, came with a late rally to catch runner-up Two Phil's and land the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Watch Mattress Mack Lose $1.2 Million on The Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs wasn’t kind to the Houston-based bettor.

Sports Illustrated

WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes delivers ‘riders up’ call at Kentucky Derby

If you missed #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes calling "riders up" at the Kentucky Derby due to severe weather alerts, we've got you covered:

USA Today Sports Media Group

Watch: Mattress Mack, Patrick Mahomes Had a Hilarious Back-and-Forth at the Kentucky Derby

Jim McIngvale had some words for the two-time Super Bowl champion.

Sports Illustrated

AP PHOTOS: Kentucky Derby hat styles: Bigger is often better

The Kentucky Derby is arguably the world’s most famous horse race. It’s also a chance for racegoers to strut their fashion stuff.

The Independent UK

Mage roars from behind to win Kentucky Derby amid seventh death

Two more horses died in the hours before Mage crossed the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday afternoon in Louisville

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Kentucky Derby favourite withdrawn hours before race after four deaths in week

The Kentucky Derby has faced a tough week with four horses dying and favourite for the big race, Forte, has now been separately scratched from the event hours before the start

The Independent UK

Early Kentucky Derby favorite Forte scratched from race

The early favorite for the Kentucky Derby has been scratched hours before the race

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What horse girls really think of the Kentucky Derby

A different kind of horse tale.

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Kentucky Derby live stream 2023: how to watch the race today, start time, post positions, TV channel, odds, horses

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WEKU

Keeneland wagering development official offers Derby betting advice

The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled to go off just before 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening. But, before that, there will be a lot of reviewing of previous race results and then bets made

Daily Mirror

Patrick Mahomes to join prestigious club with huge role in Kentucky Derby

Patrick Mahomes will be at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday to give the "Riders Up" declaration, following in the footsteps of NFL figures Sean Payton and Teddy Bridgewater

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The best and wildest hats of the 2023 Kentucky Oaks

Some amazing hats at the race the day before the Kentucky Derby.

Chicago Sun-Times

Two Phil’s, out to ‘prove himself to everybody,’ gives Illinois its first Kentucky Derby contender since 2007

The chestnut colt, which trains at Hawthorne Race Course, has won four races since debuting last summer — including a victory at Churchill Downs.

Daily Mirror

Kentucky Derby trainer Saffie Joseph suspended after deaths of two horses

Saffie Joseph Jr was due to run Lord Miles in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday but after two of his runners at the meeting died he and his horses are not welcome at Churchill Downs

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How to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby online from anywhere

Watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby online as the 150th running of the legendary race takes place...

WEKU

A trainer is suspended from the Kentucky Derby after 2 of his horses died

The horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. died within three days of each other from unknown causes. Another of Joseph's horses, Lord Miles, has been withdrawn from Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

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