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DeVaux becomes 1st woman trainer to win Kentucky Derby
Marty Smith discusses Cherie DeVaux, who made history as the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.
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Who has won the Kentucky Derby? All-time winners list
The Kentucky Derby has been a staple of the horse racing season since 1875. Check out all-time winners now.
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Led by Bill Belichick and Sue Bird, celebrities take in 2026 Kentucky Derby
From actors to athletes, these celebrities turned heads at the Kentucky Derby with their stylish looks.
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2026 Kentucky Derby: Huge hats, crazy suits and more
The Kentucky Derby brings out some of the most outrageous hats you'll ever see, and the 2026 running was no different.
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2026 Kentucky Derby: Date, time, horses, odds, format, purse
It's time for the 2026 Kentucky Derby! Check out the schedule, field, rules and more event facts now.
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Kona Gold, two trainers elected to racing HOF
Kona Gold and late trainers Christophe Clement and John Shirreffs were among 11 elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Thursday.
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Baffert names newly acquired $10.5M colt Zedan
A colt that sold for a record $10.5 million has been named Zedan by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.
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Churchill Downs buys Preakness brand for $85M
Churchill Downs Incorporated said Tuesday it has entered into an agreement to acquire the intellectual property for the Preakness.
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I Am Maximus wins Grand National, makes history
Race favourite I Am Maximus made history in winning his second Grand National at Aintree on Saturday as he became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his title.
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I Am Maximus: Beginner's Guide to 2026 Grand National winner
Everything you need to know about I Am Maximus, including why Willie Mullins' Grand National winner set off as favourite.
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Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus emulates Red Rum with comeback victory at Aintree - as it happened
After weeks of build-up and last-minute form studying, I Am Maximus made Grand National history by emerging victorious from a dramatic race on Saturday.
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Maxed out! Punter wins £100k Grand National bet
One punter has enjoyed a big payday after placing a £100,000 wager on eventual Grand National winner I Am Maximus.
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2026 Grand National: Date, time, horses, odds, favourites, how to watch, more
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Grand National at Aintree including dates, times, horses, jockeys, past winners, prize money and more.
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Smith, 60, rides So Happy to S. Anita Derby win
At age 60, Mike Smith will have a shot at becoming the oldest rider to win the Kentucky Derby after he rode So Happy to a convincing victory in Saturday's Santa Anita Derby.
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Battaglia, Churchill oddsmaker since '74, to retire
Mike Battaglia, who set the morning-line odds for every Kentucky Derby since 1974, is retiring ahead of next month's race and will be replaced by Nick Tammaro.
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Commandment wins Florida Derby in photo finish
Commandment is headed to the Kentucky Derby next after edging The Puma in a photo finish to win Saturday's Florida Derby.
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Magnitude wins $12 million Dubai Gold Cup
Magnitude beat race favorite Forever Young to win the Dubai Gold Cup.
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Cheltenham Festival 2026: Gaelic Warrior storms to Gold Cup triumph for Paul Townend, Willie Mullins - as it happened
After three days of drama-filled action at National Hunt racing's annual Cheltenham extravaganza, Gaelic Warrior has won the Gold Cup but the action continues.
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