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Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Sean Baute
With 149 races under its garland of roses, it’s hard to imagine a horse race with more history than the one ran at Churchill Downs the first Saturday of every May.
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Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 3:52 PM EDT
|By Mark Stevens
They're trying to find common links between the 12 horses that died so far during Churchill Downs' spring meet.
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Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
The United States District Court has ruled in favor of Churchill Downs in ongoing litigation of trainer Bob Baffert’s two-year suspension from the track.
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Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT
|By David Mattingly
Churchill Downs Inc. Communications VP Tonya Abelin attributed the change to a “miscommunication.”
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Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT
|By Mark Stevens
It's the first national investigation by HISA.
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Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 3:56 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Kentucky Derby winner Mage is hoping to win the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
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Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
The punishment comes after Forte was disqualified from the Hopeful Stakes on Sept. 5, 2022.
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Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 12:19 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Forte was placed on a mandatory 14-day veterinary list following Saturday’s routine soundness checks.
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Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 1:08 PM EDT
|By WAVE Staff
Relive all the excitement of Derby Day with WAVE News’ coverage of Kentucky Derby 149 here!
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Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 11:58 AM EDT
|By WAVE Staff
Catch all the fun and excitement with WAVE News’ coverage of Kentucky Oaks 149!
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Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 10:49 AM EDT
|By WAVE Staff
Catch all the glamorous stars out and about ahead of the Kentucky Derby as WAVE News brings you a full replay of the Night at the Galas.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 10:41 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
If you found a Gold Winner Pegasus Pin this year, you have until Wednesday to be eligible to win the $20,000 Gold Pin Grand Prize.
Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 3:20 PM EDT
|By Olivia Russell
Secretariat’s race record still holds after 50 years, but several other records were broken off the track.
Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 2:42 PM EDT
|By Brandon Spencer
“It’s electric man...There are people here from all over the world."
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 10:28 PM EDT
|By Quenton Robertson
Chloe’s Dream suffered a right knee fracture in Race Two at the top of the first turn and Freezing Point had a left front biaxal sesamoid fracture in Race Eight midway down the backstretch.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 7:03 PM EDT
|By Julia Huffman
Mage finished first with a time of 201.57 seconds.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 9:52 AM EDT
|By Julia Huffman
Keep checking this story for more fun updates on what our talent is doing out at the track!
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 9:10 AM EDT
|By Julia Huffman
This makes the fifth scratch for Kentucky Derby 149.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 5:57 PM EDT
|By Julia Huffman
The 149th running of the Kentucky Oaks has a winner!
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Julia Huffman
On Kentucky Oaks Day 149, survivors of breast and ovarian cancers walked the track at Churchill Downs to remind the crowd of the day's true purpose.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 10:01 AM EDT
|By Julia Huffman
Churchill Downs said the Kentucky Derby field is now down to 19 starters.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 9:49 AM EDT
|By Julia Huffman
Keep checking in for more updates!
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 11:36 PM EDT
|By Brandon Spencer
Despite thousands of people venturing in and out of Churchill Downs, people say they are impressed with the efficiency of the shuttling system.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 9:09 PM EDT
|By Quenton Robertson
Continuar qualified for the Derby through the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby point series where he received an invitation to compete in the Run for the Roses.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 7:08 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Churchill Downs announced Thurby set a record for attendance numbers in its 10th year.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 6:32 PM EDT
|By Quenton Robertson
WAVE paid a visit to the newest kid on the Derby block, Cyclone Mischief, a visit not long after the scratch was announced.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Natalia Martinez
Walking around barn 30 at Churchill’s Backside, you might hear more than horses neighing.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 4:39 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Mark Stevens
Joseph Jr. trained two of the four horses who died since Opening Night at Churchill Downs
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 4:13 PM EDT
|By Quenton Robertson
It shows pretty much every Derby celebration, from the fireworks and planes from Thunder Over Louisville, to the Great Steamboat Races, the jockeys, horses and fashion you see on Derby day.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
|By Quenton Robertson
In classic Derby fashion, many schools in the area have been hosting Derby-themed events leading up to Oaks and Derby.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 2:35 PM EDT
|By Kathleen Ninke
Winning Colors remains one of just three fillies ever to win the Kentucky Derby.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 2:22 PM EDT
|By Kathleen Ninke
Before Secretariat became America’s Horse, the sport hadn’t seen a Triple Crown winner since 1948.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 2:03 PM EDT
|By Olivia Russell
The students spent two days doing prep work alongside 14 professional chefs.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 1:49 PM EDT
|By Shannon Cogan
Kate Hunter, from Nashville, is here in Louisville for her third Derby on behalf of Japan.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 12:59 PM EDT
|By Katy Beth Boyers
Ron Winchell, one of the co-owners of the Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs, owns 2023 Derby contender Disarm.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 12:43 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Practical Move, trained by Tim Yakteen and jockeyed by Ramon A. Vazquez, was originally slotted for post 10.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 11:33 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
WAVE News is your home for complete coverage of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on Friday and Saturday.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 10:31 AM EDT
|By Shannon Cogan
Dale Romans said he was always chunky growing up, but in the last ten years he couldn't keep the weight off.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 10:01 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Derby Week continues at Churchill Downs with the 10th edition of Thurby, celebrating horse racing, bourbon and music.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 11:34 PM EDT
|By Brandon Spencer
Animal Wellness Action President Wayne Pacelle says horses aren't prioritized enough following four deaths in 6 days.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 9:15 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Quenton Robertson
Three vessels will face off in the 60th annual race; the Belle of Louisville, the Belle of Cincinnati and the American Countess to win the coveted Silver Antlers.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 8:20 PM EDT
|By Kennedy Hayes
The organization partners with the Kentucky Cancer Program to increase cancer awareness, education, screening and treatment referral among Kentucky’s signature horse industry workers and their families.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 4:05 PM EDT
|By Quenton Robertson
Deputy Director Jody Meiman shared information on how people can prepare and stay in the know during this week’s events.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 3:33 PM EDT
|By Quenton Robertson
It takes a lot to ride as a jockey in the Kentucky Derby and making sure those elite athletes are in peak health is important.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 12:38 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Churchill Downs is celebrating Champions Day on Wednesday, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown win.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 10:23 AM EDT
|By Kathleen Ninke
As long as there has been the Kentucky Derby at the racetrack in Louisville, there has been a paddock.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 8:12 AM EDT
|By Josh Ninke
The Kentucky Derby Museum has a brand new exhibit honoring the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s triple crown win.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 11:29 PM EDT
|By David Ochoa
After two mass shootings and social media posts threatening a resurgence in Broadway cruising, concerns grow about safety during the Kentucky Oaks and Derby.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 5:45 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Churchill Downs said it will continue to take measures to ensure safe environments for horses on its properties.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
|By Mark Stevens
The release follows years of refusals to do so by the Fischer administration