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Here's how much money Kentucky Derby tickets cost
Here’s how much it costs to get into Churchill Downs and witness the 150th Kentucky Derby live in-person.
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Larry Demeritte joins rare company as Black trainer to saddle a horse for the Kentucky Derby
Larry Demeritte is just the second Black trainer since 1951 with a horse in the Kentucky Derby, a race that was dominated in its early years by winning Black trainers.
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Fun for everyone! Head to Parx Racing for the free Kentucky Derby party this weekend
The 150th Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. If you can’t make it to Churchill Downs racetrack you can still enjoy race day and plenty of fun for the entire family at Parx Racing in Bensalem. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle catches up with Chris Griffin of the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association to learn all about what people can expect at Parx...
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A ‘Dornoch' and love for horse racing leads Phillies legend Jayson Werth to Kentucky Derby
Jayson Werth won the World Series with Philadelphia and played 63 playoff games during his major league career with the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Phillies and Nationals. Still nothing compares with the adrenaline rush of his new favorite sport, horse racing. Werth owns over a dozen thoroughbreds, including Dornoch, who will run in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday....
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The storied history of Kentucky Derby's eye-catching hat tradition
From towering hat designs festooned with ribbons to delicate fascinators, the modern taste for the Derby’s trademark accessory has spawned contests at parties, and given business a boost for milliners.
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Keith Jones, Erin Coleman head to Philly restaurant for a taste of Kentucky Derby
You don’t have to travel to Churchill Downs to get a taste of the Kentucky Derby as P.J. Clarke’s in Center City Philadelphia is serving up the perfect menu from pimento cheese sandwiches to mint juleps that racing fans can enjoy on Derby day. NBC10 morning news anchors Keith Jones and Erin Coleman got a taste of the...
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Churchill Downs unveils new $200 million paddock ahead of 150th Kentucky Derby
The paddock area was expanded from 5,100 to 12,000 square feet and more than doubled capacity from 1,000 to 2,400 people.
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Looking back at the biggest upset wins in Kentucky Derby history
From Donerail (91-1) in 1913 to Rich Strike (80-1) in 2022, here’s a breakdown of the 10 biggest upsets in Kentucky Derby history.
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The updated Kentucky Derby field and post positions after one horse is scratched
There’s been a change to the 2024 Kentucky Derby field.
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Kentucky Derby fun facts and records worth knowing before Saturday's race
Biggest longshot to ever win? Most successful starting gate? Best finish for a female jockey? Here are the answers to all of those Kentucky Derby questions and more.
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Who is Bob Baffert and will he have a horse race in the 2024 Derby?
Here’s what to know about horse trainer Bob Baffert and if he’ll be at Churchill Downs for the 2024 Kentucky Derby.
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Taking a look back at the first Kentucky Derby nearly 150 years ago
Saturday will mark the 150th running of horse racing’s most prestigious race.
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Want to make a bet? Here are some tips for picking a Kentucky Derby winner
Before the 150th Kentucky Derby this Saturday, here are all the tips and tricks you need to know about betting on the historic horse race.
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Everything you need to know about the 2024 Kentucky Oaks
The 2024 Kentucky Oaks will be held on Friday. Here is everything to know about the event, including the horses, prize money and how to watch on USA Network and Peacock.
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How much does the Kentucky Derby winner earn? Here's a prize money breakdown
With this year’s Kentucky Derby swiftly approaching, here’s a look at the cash purse for the race and how the prize money is distributed amongst the winners.
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The Kentucky Derby post positions with the most and fewest winners
There’s one post position that has never seen a Kentucky Derby winner.
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2024 Kentucky Derby: What to know, horses, prize money
Here’s everything you need to know about the 150th iteration of the Kentucky Derby, known as the fastest two minutes in sports.
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Everything you need to know about the 2024 Kentucky Derby
The 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby is almost upon us. Here is everything to know about the event, including horses, TV info and the money up for grabs.
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Churchill Downs extends trainer Bob Baffert's ban through 2024
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert was initially suspended for two years after 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test.
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Horse Racing Authority Calls for Emergency Summit With Churchill Downs in Wake of 12 Deaths
Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, has seen multiple deaths occur in the month of May.