Kentucky Derby

Investing in a racehorse was once reserved for the wealthy, but platforms are making it easier to invest small sums in Thoroughbreds.

A second test of blood from Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit confirmed the presence of the banned steroid betamethasone, a lawyer for the horse’s owner said.

Trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended for two years by Churchill Downs after an additional drug test of Medina Spirit confirmed the presence of the steroid betamethasone in the Kentucky Derby winner’s system

A second blood test of the horse came back positive for the presence of the banned steroid betamethasone, which could result in disqualification and discipline for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.

Bob Baffert was suspended Monday from entering horses at New York racetracks, pending an investigation into Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s failed postrace drug test. Baffert will temporarily not be allowed to stable any horses at Belmont Park, Aqueduct Racetrack and Saratoga Race Course or run any of his horses at the New York Racing Association’s tracks. That ban...

Trainer Bob Baffert says Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit was treated with an antifungal ointment containing the steroid betamethasone that may have caused the horse to fail a postrace drug test

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s failed postrace drug test has put doping horses back in the spotlight when the sport would rather have the focus on the Triple Crown.

Medina Spirit’s victory in the Kentucky Derby is in serious jeopardy because of a failed postrace drug test

Medina Spirit, the winner of the 147th Kentucky Derby, failed a post-race drug test according to Bob Baffert, Hall of Fame horse trainer.

Bob Baffert’s Medina Spirit was the winner of the 147th Kentucky Derby, finishing with a time of 2:01:02 to take the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown.

Medina Spirit fought off three challengers in the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby by a half-length on Saturday, making Bob Baffert the winningest trainer in the race’s 147-year history, with seven victories. Jockey John Velazquez earned his fourth Derby victory on Saturday aboard the dark brown colt that was purchased as a yearling for $1,000 and cost current owner…

The horse Medina Spirit won the 2021 Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

The 2021 Kentucky Derby horses were shaken up by several last-minute drop outs, allowing Brooklyn Strong, from Parx in Bensalem, to sneak into the race in the final week.

You can bring the flavors of the derby into your home. Chef James Kent shows us how with this simple shrimp boil recipe.

Twenty horses and their jockeys — including betting favorites Essential Quality and Known Agenda — will be competing for first place and a large cash prize.

The 147th edition of the famous race will be available to watch across a variety of NBC platforms.

The Kentucky Derby will be welcoming fans back to Churchill Downs for the first time since 2019.

Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle is already dressed for the occasion ahead of the Kentucky Derby. Celebrity stylist George Brescia shares some outfits that will have you turning heads on Derby Saturday.

A lot of thought goes into naming a racehorse. Some take inspiration from the horse’s pedigree, while some make it more personal, naming the horse after something special to the owner: a favorite boat, a treasured memory or the nickname of a close relative.

Long-running family turmoil and allegations of human rights abuses against Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum are threatening to overshadow the Kentucky Derby