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The River: The ‘Great Steamboat Race,’ a grand river tradition as legendary as the Kentucky Derby itself

May 4, 2025May 3, 20255

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…

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Sovereignty outduels Journalism on sloppy track to win 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

May 4, 2025May 3, 20250

By Kevin Kerstein Churchill Downs Godolphin’s homebred Sovereignty outdueled favored Journalism through a protracted stretch duel by 1½ lengths to…

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Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: During Kentucky Derby week, the story isn’t always on the racetrack

May 3, 2025May 2, 20253

It was never a priority for a young athlete growing up in Northern Kentucky playing football, basketball and baseball. The…

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Latonia Derby provided another spring classic for horse racing fans that rivaled Run for the Roses

May 2, 2025May 3, 20250

By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter There once was a time when horse racing fans celebrated “Derby Day” twice a…

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Kentucky Derby: Think horses and tulips in making your bets on outcome of greatest two minutes in sports

April 30, 2025April 30, 20250

By Paul Braverman Special to NKyTribune DON’T BE STUBBORN In one of the greatest racetrack gambling stories of all time,…

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Trainer Ethan West enters Derby conversation with second-place finish in Saturday’s Risen Star Stakes

February 18, 2025February 17, 20250

Ethan West has spent years quietly building his training career, working tirelessly at Turfway Park and throughout racetracks in the…

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Author Jessica Whitehead to revisit Kentucky Derby History during BCM’s Aug. 6 NKY History Hour

July 29, 2024July 28, 20240

Behringer-Crawford Museum announces a special virtual NKY History Hour on Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m. Author Jessica K. Whitehead…

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Council on Problem Gambling reminding Kentuckians to wager responsibly as Derby weekend arrives

May 3, 20240

The Super Bowl may be America’s largest betting day, and there may be more gamblers on March Madness; but in…

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Epic Ride headlines field of 14 for Saturday’s $150,000 John Battaglia Stakes at Turfway Park

February 25, 2024February 24, 20240

The Road to the Kentucky Derby “prep season” concludes on Saturday at Turfway Park when Welch Racing’s Epic Ride headlines…

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Kentucky Derby shines spotlight on Commonwealth’s proud equine and agriculture traditions

February 22, 2024February 22, 20240

On the first Saturday in May, all eyes around the world will be on Kentucky for the 150th running of…

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150th Kentucky Derby May 4 to be richest in history with guaranteed purse increased to $5 million

January 12, 2024January 11, 20240

By Darren Rogers KentuckyDerby.com The 150th Kentucky Derby (Grade I) on Saturday, May 4 will be the richest in history…

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Governor invites Kentuckians to Frankfort for Derby Week kickoff celebration Saturday at State Capitol

April 25, 2023April 24, 20230

Governor Andy Beshear on Monday invited Kentuckians to join him at the Capitol on Saturday, April 29, for a festive…

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John Battaglia Memorial, Cincinnati Trophy Stakes highlight first of five three-day weeks at Turfway Park

March 4, 2023March 3, 20230

Andrew and Rania Warren’s Scoobie Quando, a debut winner in the $125,000 Turfway Preview Stakes, will attempt to add his…

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KY Derby-winning jockey Sonny Leon signing photos at JerZees to raise money for track ministry

May 18, 2022May 17, 20220

Father Frank Niehaus, who died in 2013, loved horse racing and people working at on the backstretch — and his…

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80-1 payoff for Rich Strike in upset Kentucky Derby; see post-race interviews with his people

May 8, 2022May 8, 20220

In the 148th running of the iconic Kentucky Derby, Rich Strike delivered surprise and shock with the second-biggest upset in…

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The lives of the connections of Derby contender Cyberknife already richer regardless of outcome

May 7, 2022May 6, 20220

By Jessie Oswald NKyTribune contributor Before thousands of fans sing “My Old Kentucky Home” under the twin spires of Churchill…

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Governor, First Lady invite Kentuckians to visit Capitol Saturday for Derby Week kickoff event

April 26, 2022April 25, 20220

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the Kentucky Derby won’t be run until May 7, Gov. Andy Beshear and first…

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Billy Reed, 78, a legend among journalists, has died in Louisville after a long illness

February 5, 2022February 5, 20227

Billy Reed, 78, an icon among sportswriters everywhere, has died at Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville after a long illness….

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John Schickel: Successful Derby shows Kentucky’s beloved horse industry has come charging back

May 7, 2021May 6, 20210

Despite the difficulties brought on by COVID-19 over these past 14 months, I was happy to join my fellow Kentuckians…

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Undefeated Essential Quality headlines field of 20 for Saturday’s 147th running of Kentucky Derby

April 28, 2021April 28, 20210

By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune Essential Quality, unbeaten in five career starts, is the 2-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s…

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Billy Reed: Finally, as the angels smiled, I picked up the credentials for my 53rd Kentucky Derby

April 25, 2021April 24, 20211

LOUISVILLE – On a gray morning that was cold and drizzly, my son-in-law and I pulled into the parking lot…

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Governor, First Lady join 2021 Derby Festival Royal Court for unveiling of 147th Kentucky Derby poster

April 20, 2021April 19, 20210

Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear joined the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, the Kentucky Derby Festival and…

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