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Tickets for all 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival events go on sale Friday morning at 10, making it the earliest tickets have been available.
"See & Be Seen: 150 Years of Derby Fashion" will be a temporary exhibit, scheduled to open in Summer 2024.
KDF President and CEO Matt Gibson said the naming of the royal court is one of the Derby Festival’s longest-running traditions.
The newest addition to the Kentucky Derby Museum is finished.
Bosque Redondo, trained by Alexis Claire, died days after an Allowance race on May 13.
Chloe’s Dream, trained by Jeff Hiles, was euthanized following Race 2 on Derby Day after being taken off in an equine ambulance.
The Kentucky Derby Festival is doing a bit of spring cleaning, allowing guests to find and buy a variety of classic festival merchandise.
Since Churchill Downs began its Spring Meet, 12 horses have died at the racetrack, prompting investigation into track conditions and safety initiatives.
The mystery behind the deaths of a dozen racehorses prompted the early closure of the Spring Meet at Churchill Downs.
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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They're trying to find common links between the 12 horses that died so far during Churchill Downs' spring meet.
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.
Churchill Downs Inc. Communications VP Tonya Abelin attributed the change to a “miscommunication.”
It's the first national investigation by HISA.
Kentucky Derby winner Mage is hoping to win the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
The punishment comes after Forte was disqualified from the Hopeful Stakes on Sept. 5, 2022.
Forte was placed on a mandatory 14-day veterinary list following Saturday’s routine soundness checks.
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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.
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.
Secretariat’s race record still holds after 50 years, but several other records were broken off the track.
“It’s electric man...There are people here from all over the world."
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.
Keep checking this story for more fun updates on what our talent is doing out at the track!
This makes the fifth scratch for Kentucky Derby 149.
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.
Churchill Downs said the Kentucky Derby field is now down to 19 starters.
Despite thousands of people venturing in and out of Churchill Downs, people say they are impressed with the efficiency of the shuttling system.
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.
Churchill Downs announced Thurby set a record for attendance numbers in its 10th year.
WAVE paid a visit to the newest kid on the Derby block, Cyclone Mischief, a visit not long after the scratch was announced.
Walking around barn 30 at Churchill’s Backside, you might hear more than horses neighing.
Joseph Jr. trained two of the four horses who died since Opening Night at Churchill Downs
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.
In classic Derby fashion, many schools in the area have been hosting Derby-themed events leading up to Oaks and Derby.
Winning Colors remains one of just three fillies ever to win the Kentucky Derby.
Before Secretariat became America’s Horse, the sport hadn’t seen a Triple Crown winner since 1948.
The students spent two days doing prep work alongside 14 professional chefs.
Kate Hunter, from Nashville, is here in Louisville for her third Derby on behalf of Japan.
Ron Winchell, one of the co-owners of the Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs, owns 2023 Derby contender Disarm.
Practical Move, trained by Tim Yakteen and jockeyed by Ramon A. Vazquez, was originally slotted for post 10.
WAVE News is your home for complete coverage of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on Friday and Saturday.
Dale Romans said he was always chunky growing up, but in the last ten years he couldn't keep the weight off.
Derby Week continues at Churchill Downs with the 10th edition of Thurby, celebrating horse racing, bourbon and music.
Animal Wellness Action President Wayne Pacelle says horses aren't prioritized enough following four deaths in 6 days.
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.