May 2 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: Getting Caught Up On Derby History The call to the post at Churchill Downs is an iconic sound, but how did it become part of the track’s culture? And why so many hats at Derby? By Ashlie Stevens May 2 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: Getting Caught Up On Derby History Ashlie Stevens
May 5 Curious Louisville A Curious Derby Round Up! You had lots of questions about the Derby. We answered them, as part of our Curious Louisville series! By Laura Ellis May 5 Curious Louisville A Curious Derby Round Up! Laura Ellis
May 4 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: What’s The Cheapest Horse Ever To Win The Derby? And has a claimed horse ever won the famous garland of roses? By Laura Ellis May 4 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: What's The Cheapest Horse Ever To Win The Derby? Laura Ellis
May 4 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: 20(ish) Questions With Bugler Steve Buttleman He loves musical theater, and makes jewelry between races. Here are the answers to all your questions about Churchill Downs bugler Steve Buttleman. By Laura Ellis May 4 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: 20(ish) Questions With Bugler Steve Buttleman Laura Ellis
May 3 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: What’s The Origin Of The Call To The Post? It’s 34 notes in the key of C — no sharps, no flats. And it means the next race is about 10 minutes away. You know it as the Call to the Post. By Laura Ellis May 3 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: What's The Origin Of The Call To The Post? Laura Ellis
May 3 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: What Happens To Retired Race Horses? Racing careers last several years for most horses, but thoroughbreds can live to be over 25 years old. So what do they do when their racing days are over? By Ashlie Stevens May 3 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: What Happens To Retired Race Horses? Ashlie Stevens
May 2 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: How Do Jockeys Stay In Racing Shape? What type of physical conditioning does it take to guide and stay balanced on top of a 1,000-pound racehorse? We looked into it. By Lisa Gillespie and Ashlie Stevens May 2 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: How Do Jockeys Stay In Racing Shape? Lisa Gillespie and Ashlie Stevens
May 1 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: Can Animal Lovers Make Peace With Horse Racing? Every horse racing fan remembers Eight Belles, the filly who died after placing in the 2008 Kentucky Derby. Our listeners wondered: How often does that happen? By Alexandra Kanik , Laura Ellis and Ashlie Stevens May 1 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: Can Animal Lovers Make Peace With Horse Racing? Alexandra Kanik, Laura Ellis and Ashlie Stevens
Apr 27 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: What Happened To Black Jockeys? Fifteen of the first 28 Kentucky Derby winners were ridden by black jockeys. Why are black jockeys so rare in racing today? By Laura Ellis Apr 27 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: What Happened To Black Jockeys? Laura Ellis
Apr 26 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: What’s Up With Men’s Derby Fashion? “Why do men at the Derby dress the way they do? Where does the fashion come from?” By Ryan Van Velzer and Ashlie Stevens Apr 26 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: What's Up With Men's Derby Fashion? Ryan Van Velzer and Ashlie Stevens
Apr 25 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: How Many Planes Fly In During Derby Weekend? Fred Benz and his wife typically leave Derby weekend to avoid the rush of tourists. When they do, Benz notices how packed the tarmac at Louisville International Airport becomes. By Kyeland Jackson and Ashlie Stevens Apr 25 Curious Louisville Curious Derby: How Many Planes Fly In During Derby Weekend? Kyeland Jackson and Ashlie Stevens
Mar 30 Curious Louisville Ask Curious Louisville Your Questions About The Kentucky Derby What have you always wondered about the Kentucky Derby and its related events? WFPL can help you find the answer! By Laura Ellis Mar 30 Curious Louisville Ask Curious Louisville Your Questions About The Kentucky Derby Laura Ellis