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What is the Triple Crown and how many horses have won it?
Mystik Dan is one-third of the way to a rare Triple Crown after a thrilling Kentucky Derby triumph.
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Kentucky Derby name generator: NBC 5 anchors find out their hilarious new names
Our NBC 5 anchors tried out the Kentucky Derby name generator and found out their hilarious and creative new personas.
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Anna Nicole Smith's look-alike daughter Dannielynn Birkhead attends 2024 Kentucky Derby
Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter Dannielynn Birkhead is all grown up! The 17-year-old attended the 2024 Kentucky Derby alongside her father, Larry Birkhead, in duos continued tradition.
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Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby in photo finish
Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby in a photo finish, with Sierra Leone and Forever Young following in 2nd and 3rd.
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Mystik Dan wins the 150th Kentucky Derby in photo finish
The 150th Kentucky Derby was held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday and won by Mystik Dan.
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Kentucky Derby to remain on NBC through 2032 in extension with Churchill Downs
The Kentucky Derby will remain on NBC through 2032 after the network and Churchill Downs Inc. extended their contract through 2032. The deal was announced hours before the running of the 150th race on Saturday.
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Travis Kelce makes surprise appearance at pre-Kentucky Derby party
Travis Kelce was spotted partying at Sports Illustrated’s annual pre-Kentucky Derby party. Find out more about his night out at the Revel at the Races bash.
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Larry Demeritte is just the second Black trainer since 1951 to saddle a horse for the Kentucky Derby
Larry Demeritte has run horses on Kentucky Derby day in the past, just never in the big race. The 74-year-old trainer says it was all practice for Saturday, when he will saddle West Saratoga in the Derby.
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The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It's survived world wars and controversies of all kinds
The Kentucky Derby turns 150 years old this Saturday. America’s longest continuously held sporting event has survived two world wars, the Great Depression and pandemics, including COVID-19 in 2020.
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The 2024 Kentucky Derby in pictures
America’s longest continuously held sporting event turns 150 years old this Saturday. See the pre-Kentucky Derby parties, famously far-fetched fascinators and all the excitement surrounding Churchill Downs.
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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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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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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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Interesting facts you never knew about the Kentucky Derby
The 2024 Kentucky Derby is less than a week away. Join us as we delve into the rich history and fascinating details behind one of the most historic horse races.
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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.