Never Say Die, a Kentucky-born colt, won the 1954 Epsom Derby. A bold bet made on his 33-1 odds helped launch Beatlemania.

The 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby heats up this Saturday with a trio of Grade 1 races across the country.

When you think about the 1973 Kentucky Derby, two names probably spring to mind: Secretariat and Sham. Sham moved into the lead on the far turn with Secretariat following on the outside, the two ...

Kentucky Derby-winning horse Mystik Dan finished on top at the $500,000 Lukas Classic on Sunday despite injured jockey Brian ...

It was fitting, then, that Mystik Dan delivered this performance in the Lukas Classic — a race named for Hall of Fame trainer ...

Just like he did beneath the Twin Spires on the first Saturday in May in 2024, GI Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan ...

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan returned to the winner's circle at Churchill Downs for the fourth time after winning the ...

Today in Sports, September 27 - Mark McGwire gives baseball new magic number, hitting 2 HRs to reach 70 for season ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky Derby-winning jockey appears to be on the mend after a scary fall at Churchill Downs led to serious injuries. Brian Hernandez Jr. posted an official update from his X ...

Hernandez is in intensive care after a fall during a race Sunday at Churchill Downs which led to multiple serious injuries.

The 2026 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs Racetrack will serve as an official qualifier on the Road to the Kentucky Derby in the next American horse racing season. The 2026 Virginia Derby will be held ...

Thursday's DRF Race of the Day is Churchill Downs’ 5th race. Post Time is scheduled for 6:59 p.m. ET. David Aragona and Scott Shapiro analyze the race and share their thoughts. Want to go deeper on ...