LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's always tougher on a native son. Grow up in the heart of horse country the way Shug McGaughey did, and there's only one race that ever really matters. The Kentucky Derby proved a huge draw on Saturday afternoon. Up 9 percent compared with last year, the NBC broadcast brought in an [...]

The Kentucky Derby proved a huge draw on Saturday afternoon. Up 9 percent compared with last year, the NBC broadcast brought in an average 16.2 million viewers. Overnight returns had the Derby poised to tie the record gross from 2010, but final numbers The Kentucky Derby proved a huge draw on Saturday afternoon. Up 9 [...]

True to its reputation as "the most exciting two minutes in sports," the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby was another thriller. With the lead pack running a blistering pace for much of the race, Rosario allowed Orb to drop What horse and rider won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday? 17 Equestrian Estates Fit For [...]

Orb, ridden by Joel Rosario, wins the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby. He became a 6-1 co-favorite with Revolutionary before the race. The Times provides highlights and analysis of the event. What horse and rider won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday? True to its reputation as "the most exciting two minutes in sports," the [...]

Orb, ridden by Joel Rosario, wins the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby. He became a 6-1 co-favorite with Revolutionary before the race. The Times provides highlights and analysis of the event. The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby is nigh (neigh?) upon us. Orb, ridden by Joel Rosario, wins the 139th running of the [...]

Asked how winning the Kentucky Derby will change his life, what it means to him, he said, "It means I won't have to worry about not winning it anymore." Much was discussed in the aftermath of McGaughey's victory about his training style. He will not LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's always tougher on a native son. [...]

Orb powered through on the home stretch to win the 139th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first winner in the first leg of the Triple Crown. Joel Rosario piloted Orb to the victory in Asked how winning the Kentucky Derby will change his life, what it means to [...]

This year's Kentucky Derby—the hundred and thirty-ninth—marks the fortieth anniversary of Secretariat's historic finish at Churchill Downs, in just one minute fifty-nine and two-fifths seconds. It's a record that still stands today, a remarkable The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby is today. More than 160000 spectators are expected to attend. Security is especially tight [...]

The 139th Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2013, has already dealt a surprise: Black Onyx, which had been running in the No.1 post position at odds of 50-1, has scratched and won't be running. That changes the odds for a lot of In the only Kentucky Derby I covered, as a 19-year-old intern for the [...]

The Kentucky Derby kicks off May 4. While the usually excitement surrounds the horses and some gambling, silly hats and Southern cocktails are also a perennial highlight. Not all of us can make it to Kentucky for this time honored tradition, but that LOUISVILLE – The Run for the Roses might be a wet one. [...]