May 11 Sports Agreement Reached, Medina Spirit Will Run In Preakness Stakes The Preakness agreement involves increased testing and monitoring of three horses trained by Bob Baffert. By Amina Elahi May 11 Sports Medina Spirit Will Run In Preakness Stakes Amina Elahi
May 11 Sports Baffert: Antifungal Meds Given To Derby Winner Had Steroid Trainer Bob Baffert says Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit was given an ointment that may have caused the horse to fail a postrace drug test. By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press May 11 Sports Baffert: Antifungal Meds Given To Derby Winner Had Steroid Stephen Whyno, Associated Press
May 9 Sports Churchill Downs Suspends Trainer Bob Baffert If drug test results are upheld, Medina Spirit's Derby win could be invalidated and Mandaloun declared the winner. By Ryan Van Velzer May 9 Sports Churchill Downs Suspends Trainer Bob Baffert Ryan Van Velzer
May 9 Sports Baffert Says Derby Winner Medina Spirit Failed Postrace Drug Test Trainer Bob Baffert says he was told Saturday that Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test. By Gary B. Graves, Associated Press and Staff May 9 Sports Baffert Says Derby Winner Medina Spirit Failed Postrace Drug Test Gary B. Graves, Associated Press and Staff
May 1 Sports The 2021 Kentucky Derby In Photos More than 50,000 people attended the Kentucky Derby this year – a much smaller crowd than in a typical year given the coronavirus pandemic. By Kate Howard May 1 Sports The 2021 Kentucky Derby In Photos Kate Howard
May 1 Sports Medina Spirit Wins 147th Kentucky Derby At Churchill Downs The jockey riding Medina Spirit also rode the winning horse in the Kentucky Oaks on Friday. By Staff May 1 Sports Medina Spirit Wins 147th Kentucky Derby At Churchill Downs Staff
May 1 Sports After Shutdowns, Kentucky Derby Attendees Feel Grateful "This year, the difference is that, I think there's more of a vibe of just happiness and appreciation and gratitude for being here and being all together." By Jess Clark May 1 Sports After Shutdowns, Kentucky Derby Attendees Feel Grateful Jess Clark
May 1 Sports A Second Year Of Racial Justice Protests Outside The Kentucky Derby This year’s march was significantly smaller, a compact group of 16 protesters, verbally scuffling with Derby spectators with chants including “races for racists.” By Ryan Van Velzer May 1 Sports A Second Year Of Racial Justice Protests Outside The Kentucky Derby Ryan Van Velzer
May 1 Sports Valets Won’t Strike On Derby Day "The valets will continue to work the Kentucky Derby with the same commitment, passion, and dedication that they always have, and this union will continue to support them in their pursuit of a fair and just contract.” By Kate Howard May 1 Sports Valets Won’t Strike On Derby Day Kate Howard
Apr 30 Sports Malathaat And Jockey John Velazquez Win 147th Kentucky Oaks Malathaat is trained by Todd Pletcher and owned by Shadwell Stable. By Staff Apr 30 Sports Malathaat And Jockey John Velazquez Win 147th Kentucky Oaks Staff
Apr 30 Sports Officials Won’t Ban Derby Horse Owner Over Kidnapping Allegations It's the second time the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission chose not to act against Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. By Amina Elahi Apr 30 Sports Derby Horse Owner Not Banned Over Kidnapping Allegation Amina Elahi
Apr 30 Sports It’s Kentucky Oaks Day In Louisville The sun is shining on the Kentucky Oaks, where Churchill Downs has two clearly distinct crowds: the masked and the unmasked. By Graham Ambrose and Ryan Van Velzer Apr 30 Sports It’s Kentucky Oaks Day In Louisville Graham Ambrose and Ryan Van Velzer
Apr 29 Sports Track Workers Union Says Members May Strike On Derby Day The possible strike could leave horses with no one to saddle them, and close down hundreds of betting windows. By Jess Clark Apr 29 Sports Track Workers Union Members May Strike On Derby Day Jess Clark
Apr 29 Sports Want To Win The Triple Crown? You’ll Need A Great Horse And Deep Pockets An unexpected move by the owner of the 1985 Derby winner sparked the creation of a Triple Crown nomination process. By Stephanie Wolf Apr 29 Sports Here's How The Triple Crown Nomination Process Works Stephanie Wolf