Indy Car driver JR Hildebrand talks to WAVE 3 Sports Director Kent Taylor.

Ellis Park getting a facelift

A war of words is heating up among some of the key players involved in Saturday's controversial Kentucky Derby finish.

Just because they were Derby newbies didn't mean a few out-of-town racing fans didn't know how to protect their gear.

Just because they were Derby newbies didn't mean a few out-of-town racing fans didn't know how to protect their gear.

Jennifer Nettles says she was expecting to be nervous before singint the national anthem before the Kentucky Derby.

The Instapod worked like a charm as infield revelers stayed dry at Churchill Downs on Derby Day.

Check out this group and these amazing seats!

A local baseball team spent its Derby Day doing some fundraising at Churchill Downs for its upcoming baseball season.

A couple from California visited the Kentucky Derby and turned a few heads.

American patriotism was on full display early Saturday at Churchill Downs, as Kentucky Derby newbies showed off their fancy outfits.

For someone who likes racing as much as Dale Earnhardt Jr. does, it's a surprise that this is his first Kentucky Derby.

These four men explain why they're dressed in hot pink at Oaks Day at Churchill Downs on Friday.

Several Oaks Day revelers told Kaitlin Rust what "South Louisville Life" is all about in the infield at Churchill Downs.

Kaitlin Rust gets a quick tutorial on how to bite into a turkey leg on Oaks Day at Churchill Downs.

Oaks Day visitor Denise from Dallas tells our Phylicia Ashley about the great hat she made for her trip to Louisville's Churchill Downs.

Some Churchill Downs visitors got an early start on Oaks Day.

Colerful Bride was born for all to see on the World Wide Web, the daughter of Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome.

Those who knew and loved the man who truly knew and loved the Kentucky Derby are certain that John Asher's spirit is among us, particularly this time of year.

Churchill Downs clocker Gary Young tells WAVE 3 News' Kendrick Haskins and racing analyst Jennie Rees about the call he got when he learned Omaha Beach was scra

Our fashion expert said this year is all about blending patterns.

IHSAA approves football mercy rule

Those at Churchill Downs have been preparing for the Derby all year long. No matter how fans are watching, chances are they’ll notice something new.

The Vice President of Racing Communications at Churchill passed away in August.

Handicapper Mike Battaglia tells WAVE 3 News where he likes to watch the Kentucky Derby.

Racing analyst Mike Battaglia reflects on some of his most memorable Derby calls throughout his career.

Racing analyst Mike Battaglia weighs in on what makes the Kentucky Derby so special.

Horse handicapper Mike Battaglia describes what goes into setting the morning-line odds for the Kentucky Derby.

Three weeks before the Run for the Roses, there was only one Derby horse on the Churchill Downs backside, and that was just fine for trainer Bret Calhoun.

UofL Women's Basketball head coach Jeff Walz addressees the media on April 23, 2019.

One of the high profile thoroughbred breeding farms in Kentucky is collecting over $1 million a day trying to produce a Kentucky Derby Winner.

The Kentucky men's basketball team enjoyed its day off in Kansas City on Thursday, having a little fun in the locker room a day ahead of UK's game vs. Houston.

UK head coach John Calipari answered questions at the NCAA Midwest Regional pre-tournament news conference on March 28, 2019.