It’s become a tradition, almost like Derby week itself, for those who live near the track to get their lawns and properties ready to charge people to park hundreds of cars over the weekend.

JoAnn Sandbach is a nurse at Churchill Downs.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the owner of Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality, is the target of a complaint filed with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

Fourteen months after the death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, a filly bearing the 26-year-old’s name raced her way to a victory at Churchill Downs two days before the Kentucky Derby.

WAVE 3 News will be partnering with NBC and NBC Sports to bring you live coverage of every race at historic Churchill Downs, including Friday’s Kentucky Oaks and Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.

Several streets will be closed leading up with the 147th Run for the Roses.

People who live in west Louisville reflect on a Kentucky Derby day tradition that was shut down.

While Baffert’s mind is always on his contenders, lately his heart has been with his groom.

The post positions for the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby are set.

Gov. Beshear is recognizing the contributions of African Americans to horse racing ahead of the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Many local shops are moving full speed ahead as out-of-state customers and last-minute locals select their Derby hats five days before the big day.

Find out how they will break from the gate along with the morning line.

Local tourism leaders said the Kentucky Derby should infuse the Louisville hospitality industry.

St. X grad, Whit Beckman hopes to be in the house for his first Kentucky Derby win.

Trainers parents co-own Arkansas Derby champ

Just one day away from the first leg of the Kentucky Derby Festival marathon and mini-marathon, runners are preparing for a different kind of race.

A rare snow day less than two weeks until the Run for the Roses.

There are 11 days left until Kentucky Derby 147, businesses and those who live around Churchill Downs are getting ready for an influx of visitors.

Second to last work before running for the roses

Two time Derby winning trainer, Todd Pletcher works his four contenders at Churchill Downs.

In just over two weeks, a limited number of spectators will fill the stands at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.

After an Oaks and Derby last year without fans, Churchill Downs will be bringing fans back to the infield for this year’s events.

The Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade could be coming to your neighborhood this year, organizers announced Tuesday.

Jobs include positions in housekeeping, security and more.

There will be some changes to this year's Derby, including all-inclusive tickets.

A sign of the times. Churchill Downs changes the grandstand sign to read "Kentucky Derby 147".

New Kentucky Derby ticket inventory will go on sale Friday, March 26 at noon.

Churchill Downs announced they are considering allowing more fans in to this year’s Kentucky Derby following new guidance on in-person capacity.

Stone started at Churchill Downs in 1961, working as resident manager.

Starlight Racing has won two of the last three Kentucky Derby races.

Kentucky’s horse industry has won a high-stakes showdown in the legislature.

This year’s Kentucky Derby Festival poster went to print at Derby City Litho on Friday morning. The artist, Louisville local Andy Perez, watched as his artwork came off the press.

Kentucky lawmakers are hoping to make historical horse racing legal again in the state.

People who depend on horse racing for a living have some dire predictions of what might happen in Kentucky if the money suddenly disappears from historical horse racing.

While some indoor events will have to be sidelined, the show will go on for two of the festivals biggest events, but not to crowds.

Red Mile and Keeneland released a statement about the closure Sunday, Jan. 24.

Churchill Downs on Thursday launched a countdown of 100 days to the 2021 Kentucky Derby by releasing a promotional video.

According to PETA, 400 or more thoroughbreds from the U.S. are sold to South Korea each year.

It’s one of Louisville’s grandest Derby galas, but a WAVE 3 News Troubleshooter investigation found some interesting trends regarding the amount of money the Unbridled Eve gala has been donating to charities.

The world’s most famous horse race likely will look different again next year, as it did this year when it was moved from May to September and went off in front of just a few hundred spectators at historic Churchill Downs.

Kevin Flanery, the retiring president of Churchill Downs, spoke with pride Monday about the relationship the historic racetrack has with the neighborhood outside its gates.

After 11 years in charge, Churchill Downs Racetrack President Kevin Flanery is retiring, leaving behind a track and a sport facing rapid changes.

Kevin Flanery announced Wednesday he plans to retire as president of Churchill Downs at the end of this year.

Legislation created to reform the horse racing industry has unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday.

A field of 11 was entered on Monday

Organizers of protests demanding justice for Breonna Taylor say they intend to continue applying pressure to Churchill Downs for commitments of inclusion in its economic future.

A woman is celebrating more than just a Derby victory on the 146th for the run for the roses.

A community outside of Churchill Downs heard the sights and sounds of people demanding change.

You’ve seen and heard the most exciting two minutes in sports, but have you ever wondered what Derby looks like from the announcer booth?

A pandemic and civil unrest marked the most unusual "most exciting two minutes in sports".

Legendary photographer Dan Dry is once again sharing his images with us from Churchill Downs this week.

The bright and sunny Derby on the first Saturday in September took place at Churchill Downs without fans.

When McConnell was asked, “do you feel that ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ should be played at this weekend’s Derby?” He responded by saying “I do."

The Kentucky Derby is known as the most exciting two minutes in sports. Two winners have come in under the two-minute mark, however.

Country House was named the winner of Kentucky Derby 145 last year when Maximum Security was disqualified for interference

American Pharoah won the Triple Crown in 2015, the sport's first such champion in 37 years. And just three years later, another Bob Baffert-trained horse, Justify, repeated the trick.

Belmont Stakes winner is heavy Derby favorite

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