• Churchill Downs Releases Wagering Menu, Post Times for Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Cards

    Churchill Downs players will be treated to massive pools and a variety of wagering opportunities on Kentucky Derby week beginning April 27 – opening night of the 44-day spring meet. Betting options will be plentiful, especially on Kentucky Derby Day which will feature 14 races including seven stakes. The betting menu will include five Pick 5s, five Pick 4s, and a mandatory payout in the 20-cent Derby City 6 jackpot. Read More

  • Kentucky appeals court denies Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to enter Kentucky Derby

    A Kentucky appeals court judge has denied Zedan Racing Stables’ requests for an emergency hearing and ruling that sought to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in next week’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

  • The Basics: How to Bet the Kentucky Derby

    If you’ve landed on this story, you very likely have an interest in betting the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 4 at Churchill Downs but either don’t know how, where, what, or who to bet. Maybe it’s a combination of all four, but we’re here to help. It’s never been easier to place a bet on the Kentucky Derby. Read More

  • 20 Country Singers Who Are From Kentucky

    The state of Kentucky is nicknamed The Bluegrass State, so it makes sense that there is so much talent that comes from it! Kentucky boasts a rich musical heritage that has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the United States. From the hollers of Appalachia to the vibrant streets of Louisville, the […]

  • Celebrities Who Have Owned Horses in the Kentucky Derby

    The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is an event for the stars – both equine and human. Making it to the race is a dream of horse owners from all walks of life. This year, Kentucky Derby contender Dornoch is owned in part by former Major League Baseball World Series champion Jayson Werth. Read More

  • How to Throw the Perfect Kentucky Derby Party

    Attending the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve this year for the milestone 150th edition of the race? Congratulations! You’re one of the lucky few (thousands), but for those of us not attending this year’s running at Churchill Downs — this writer included — there is still plenty at stake and many avenues to pursue. Read More

  • SLIDESHOW: Meet the Contenders for the 2024 Kentucky Oaks

    The $1.5 million, Grade 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks is the marquee race each spring for elite 3-year-old fillies and this yeaar celebrates its 150th anniversary on May 3 at Churchill Downs. Read More

  • Penn College students help out at the Kentucky Derby

    WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania College of Technology announced they will provide gourmet dining to the VIP spectators at the Kentucky Derby. According to Penn College of Technology, 26 of their student were selected for Derby Week after an interview given by staff from Levy Restaurants. Officials say the baking and culinary art majors []

  • 2024 Kentucky Derby Post Positions by the Numbers

    The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is rightfully known as the most exciting two minutes in sports; once the Churchill Downs starting gate springs open anything can (and often does) happen. For the 20 3-year-old Thoroughbreds expected to compete in 2024 it is one of the most important moments of their lives, and racing luck can make or break their Derby run from the start. Read More

  • SLIDESHOW: Meet the 2024 Kentucky Derby Contenders

    America’s Best Racing assembles a yearly slideshow of the talented 3-year-olds lined up to compete in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. This year's race on May 4 at Churchill Downs in the milestone 150th edition of the famed run for the roses and is headlined by Toyota Blue Grass St Read More

  • Renters leave Kentucky Airbnb early after unsettling discovery

    Police in Lexington, Kentucky, confirmed they were called out to investigate an Airbnb stay that left the renter “unsettled.”

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    Renters leave Kentucky Airbnb early after unsettling discovery

    Police in Lexington, Kentucky, confirmed they were called out to investigate an Airbnb stay that left the renter “unsettled.”