(Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect the new post time for Saturday's Kentucky Derby and the updated field.) Horse racing's most storied event is approaching its final turn ...

Since its inception in 1875, the Kentucky Derby has become one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. Here are the all-time winning horses and jockeys in Kentucky Derby history. 2024: ...

Secretariat, the greatest racehorse in history, burst onto the worldwide scene by winning the 1973 Kentucky Derby in a world record time of 1 minute, 59.4 seconds, a mark that stands 50 years later.

What is the Winner’s Circle at the Kentucky Derby? From 1875-1929, the Kentucky Derby winner would stand in a circled area on the racetrack drawn in chalk dust. It began to be known as the ...

Held rain or shine, the Kentucky Derby is observed annually on the first Saturday in May. In 2025, that day falls on Saturday, May 3. Last year, the Derby was held on May 4 and next year, in 2026, the ...

the Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky. The annual race, known as the "greatest two minutes in sports," has been run at Churchill Downs since 1875, according to the derby's ...

The mint julep has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1939, although its origins trace back to the first Derby Day in 1875. This iconic bourbon cocktail is still served to Kentucky ...