Kentucky derby News

Louisville - Because of the recent bombings at the Boston Marathon, Churchill Downs has decided to beef up security for this year's Kentucky Derby.

Toronto - With the future of the race very much in doubt and light rain falling from above, New Westminister, B.C. jockey Justin Stein ran the race of his life to capture the 153rd, and possibly last, Queen’s Plate.

After twice chasing down Bodemeister to win in the stretch, I'll Have Another and jockey Mario Gutierrez are set to run for history. The winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness is off to the Belmont Stakes and his trainer said he's in "super shape."

The Mexican jockey who shocked the horse-racing world with a win in the 2012 Kentucky Derby made a return to his adopted racecourse, Hastings Park in Vancouver, on Sunday. Mario Gutierrez said thanks to all of those who helped him along the way.

Louisville - Animal Kingdom, a longshot, surprised race fans by charging down the centre of the track to win the 137th Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

Melbourne - Horse racing in Melbourne is a world event. This year represented by seven countries. Trained in France, bred in America, then ridden by a jockey from Hong Kong for Australian owners, the winner illustrates international presence looming large.

There will be face-off betwen the Kentucky Derby winner and hte Preakness Stakes winner this year as both horses have opted not to run in the Belmont Stakes this year.

It was wet and sloppy at Churchill Downs for the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby, but that did not stop Super Savor from riding the rail to win the first leg of the Triple Crown.

Louisville - Churchhill Downs, the home of the "Greatest 2 minutes in Sports", is ready to host the 136th Run for the Roses. The Kentucky Derby is steeped in traditional food and drink from the Kentucky bourbon and Burgoo to the crowd pleasing favorite "Derby Pie"

San Francisco - Memory expert Chester Santos is to display what he claims is his unparalleled knowledge of the Kentucky Derby in a demonstration to be held at the San Francisco Tennis Club on Saturday.