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Kentucky Derby 2024: How to watch, what you need to know

Katherine Terrell breaks down all the storylines to look out for at the 2024 Kentucky Derby.

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The numbers to know ahead of the Kentucky Derby

Take a look at the key betting nuggets and historical trends ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby.

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2024 Kentucky Derby: Horse odds, post positions, jockeys

With the 2024 Kentucky Derby set to take place Saturday at 6:45 p.m. ET from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, here are the updated odds for the field.

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Winx foal sells for record price

A filly out of super mare Winx and sired by Pierro has sold at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale for a record breaking $A10million.

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U.S. horse racing deaths up slightly, report finds

Horse racing deaths in the United States increased slightly in 2023 from 2022, according to the annual report released Wednesday by the federally mandated agency that began regulating the sport two years ago.

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Churchill Downs sued over 'illegal' Baffert ban

The owner of Arkansas Derby winner Muth has sued Churchill Downs Inc. and is seeking a temporary injunction against what it called the track's "illegal" ban of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.

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Laurel River dominates $12M Dubai World Cup

Laurel River broke from the far outside and rallied to win the $12 million Dubai World Cup by a record-setting 8 1/2 lengths on Saturday at Meydan Racecourse.

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Md. lawmakers weigh new plan to rebuild Pimlico

A new plan to rebuild Baltimore's storied but deteriorating Pimlico Race Course is making a late charge down the stretch of Maryland's legislative session.

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Belmont Park renovations to be done by 2026

Renovations to Belmont Park are expected to pave the way for the racetrack to host the Belmont Stakes in June 2026.

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Confederate is harness racing's Horse of the Year

Confederate, who last year won 13 of 15 races and became the fastest 3-year-old pacer in history, was named 2023 Horse of the Year at the U.S. Harness Writers Association banquet Sunday.

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Kentucky Derby draw moved to week before race

Churchill Downs is moving the post draw for the 150th Kentucky Derby and Oaks to one full week before the race to provide better handicapping information.

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N.Y. trainer charged with striking horse that died

A harness racing trainer in New York is facing two charges after allegedly striking a race horse and fracturing its skull, requiring the animal to be euthanized.

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Baffert's National Treasure wins Pegasus Cup

Bob Baffert won his third Pegasus World Cup Invitational after favorite National Treasure won the race at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.

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Cody's Wish races off with big awards at Eclipse

Cody's Wish was named horse of the year at the 53rd annual Eclipse Awards and also earned older dirt male honors Thursday night.

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Belmont Festival at Saratoga to feature 23 stakes

The New York Racing Association says the four-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival that will be held at Saratoga from June 6-9 will feature 23 stakes worth $10.1 million.

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Baffert to end appeal of Medina Spirit DQ at Derby

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert says he has asked attorneys to end his appeal of Medina Spirit's disqualification as the 2021 Kentucky Derby winner.

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Run for the riches: Kentucky Derby purse to $5M

The Kentucky Derby has increased its purse by 67% to a record $5 million for this year's race, with $3.1 million going to the winner.

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Longtime Santa Anita staffer Shear dies at 102

John Shear, who began as an exercise rider and later worked in the paddock where he was run over by a horse while saving a child during a 67-year career at Santa Anita, has died. He was 102.

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