Rich Strike produces huge upset in Kentucky Derby Rich Strike produced a sensational 80-1 upset to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Racing • 08 May 22
Deceased Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby win Medina Spirit has been officially disqualified from first place in the 2021 Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has announced. Racing • 21 Feb 22
Oisin Murphy claims first Breeders' Cup win Oisin Murphy registered his first Breeders' Cup winner as Japanese mare Marche Lorraine prevailed in a thrilling finish to the Distaff at Del Mar. Racing • 07 Nov 21
Churchill Downs bans Baffert runners for two years Bob Baffert has been suspended from entering horses at Churchill Downs – the home of the Kentucky Derby – for two years, effective immediately. Racing • 03 Jun 21
Failed post-race drug test for Medina Spirit confirmed A second post-race drug test for Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit confirmed a prohibited substance was present, a lawyer for the horse's trainer said on … Racing • 02 Jun 21
Kentucky Derby winner temporarily suspended Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit will not contend in next month's Belmont Stakes after the New York Racing Association (NYRA) temporarily suspended the horse and … Racing • 17 May 21
US trainer Baffert defiant as Medina Spirit storm rages American trainer Bob Baffert insisted he was innocent of wrongdoing in the wake of the failed drugs test against Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit that … Racing • 11 May 21
Medina Spirit tests positive for banned substance Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has tested positive for a banned substance, trainer Bob Baffert said on Sunday, and could ultimately be disqualified from the … Racing • 09 May 21
Medina Spirit gives Baffert seventh Kentucky Derby win Medina Spirit gave Bob Baffert a record-breaking seventh Kentucky Derby victory with a gutsy front-running performance under John Velazquez. Racing • 02 May 21
Authentic proves the real deal in Kentucky Derby Tiz the Law found one too good in his bid to justify favouritism in the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, with Authentic prevailing after … Racing • 06 Sep 20
Kentucky derby favourite Tiz The Law given tough draw Red-hot Kentucky Derby favourite Tiz The Law will have to defy the weight of history after being drawn in stall 17 for the $3m Churchill … Racing • 01 Sep 20
Tiz the Law takes the Travers in a canter Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law captured the $1m Travers Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday, with the three-year-old colt cementing his place as the favourite … Racing • 09 Aug 20
Kentucky Derby will open its doors to spectators The Kentucky Derby, which has been rescheduled for 5 September due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will allow spectators onto the grounds to watch the Run … Racing • 25 Jun 20
Kentucky Derby favourite Charlatan fails drug test Two horses trained by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, including Kentucky Derby favourite Charlatan, have reportedly tested positive for a banned substances. Racing • 27 May 20
Crossfirehurricane stays unbeaten in Dundalk feature Crossfirehurricane picked up points in the European Road to the Kentucky Derby series with victory in the Listed Woodford Reserve Patton Stakes at Dundalk. Racing • 28 Feb 20
O'Brien to give Mendelssohn more experience in America Mendelssohn is likely to have two more runs in America before he takes aim at the Breeders' Cup Classic in November. Racing • 09 Jun 18
Justify wins Kentucky Derby Justify won the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby on a sloppy track to become the first horse without a start at a two-year-old to … Racing • 06 May 18
Mendelssohn drawn in 14 for Kentucky Derby Mendelssohn will break from stall 14 in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Racing • 01 May 18
Always Dreaming comes true to claim Kentucky Derby Always Dreaming gave trainer Todd Pletcher a second Kentucky Derby with a smooth victory in the first leg of the Triple Crown at Churchill Downs. Racing • 07 May 17
American Pharoah wins the Kentucky Derby Favourite American Pharoah stormed to victory in the 141st Kentucky Derby on Saturday night as jockey Victor Espinoza clinched back-to-back wins in America's most prestigious … Racing • 03 May 15
Chrome secures Kentucky history for Sherman Trainer Art Sherman sealed his place in the record books as he sent out California Chrome to land the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Racing • 04 May 14
Sherman chasing Kentucky Derby glory Trainer Art Sherman will try to secure his place in the record books as he sends out ante-post favourite California Chrome in Saturday's Kentucky Derby … Racing • 02 May 14
I'll Have Another triumphs at Churchill Downs I'll Have Another cut down the gallant Bodemeister late in the day to land the Kentucky Derby in front of a crowd of over 165,000 … Racing • 06 May 12