The River: The ‘Great Steamboat Race,’ a grand river tradition as legendary as the Kentucky Derby itself
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
By Kevin Kerstein Churchill Downs Godolphin’s homebred Sovereignty outdueled favored Journalism through a protracted stretch duel by 1½ lengths to…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: During Kentucky Derby week, the story isn’t always on the racetrack
It was never a priority for a young athlete growing up in Northern Kentucky playing football, basketball and baseball. The…
Latonia Derby provided another spring classic for horse racing fans that rivaled Run for the Roses
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter There once was a time when horse racing fans celebrated “Derby Day” twice a…
Kentucky Derby: Think horses and tulips in making your bets on outcome of greatest two minutes in sports
By Paul Braverman Special to NKyTribune DON’T BE STUBBORN In one of the greatest racetrack gambling stories of all time,…
Trainer Ethan West enters Derby conversation with second-place finish in Saturday’s Risen Star Stakes
Ethan West has spent years quietly building his training career, working tirelessly at Turfway Park and throughout racetracks in the…
Author Jessica Whitehead to revisit Kentucky Derby History during BCM’s Aug. 6 NKY History Hour
Behringer-Crawford Museum announces a special virtual NKY History Hour on Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m. Author Jessica K. Whitehead…
Council on Problem Gambling reminding Kentuckians to wager responsibly as Derby weekend arrives
The Super Bowl may be America’s largest betting day, and there may be more gamblers on March Madness; but in…
Epic Ride headlines field of 14 for Saturday’s $150,000 John Battaglia Stakes at Turfway Park
The Road to the Kentucky Derby “prep season” concludes on Saturday at Turfway Park when Welch Racing’s Epic Ride headlines…
Kentucky Derby shines spotlight on Commonwealth’s proud equine and agriculture traditions
On the first Saturday in May, all eyes around the world will be on Kentucky for the 150th running of…
150th Kentucky Derby May 4 to be richest in history with guaranteed purse increased to $5 million
By Darren Rogers KentuckyDerby.com The 150th Kentucky Derby (Grade I) on Saturday, May 4 will be the richest in history…
Governor invites Kentuckians to Frankfort for Derby Week kickoff celebration Saturday at State Capitol
Governor Andy Beshear on Monday invited Kentuckians to join him at the Capitol on Saturday, April 29, for a festive…
John Battaglia Memorial, Cincinnati Trophy Stakes highlight first of five three-day weeks at Turfway Park
Andrew and Rania Warren’s Scoobie Quando, a debut winner in the $125,000 Turfway Preview Stakes, will attempt to add his…
KY Derby-winning jockey Sonny Leon signing photos at JerZees to raise money for track ministry
Father Frank Niehaus, who died in 2013, loved horse racing and people working at on the backstretch — and his…
80-1 payoff for Rich Strike in upset Kentucky Derby; see post-race interviews with his people
In the 148th running of the iconic Kentucky Derby, Rich Strike delivered surprise and shock with the second-biggest upset in…
The lives of the connections of Derby contender Cyberknife already richer regardless of outcome
By Jessie Oswald NKyTribune contributor Before thousands of fans sing “My Old Kentucky Home” under the twin spires of Churchill…
Governor, First Lady invite Kentuckians to visit Capitol Saturday for Derby Week kickoff event
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the Kentucky Derby won’t be run until May 7, Gov. Andy Beshear and first…
Billy Reed, 78, a legend among journalists, has died in Louisville after a long illness
Billy Reed, 78, an icon among sportswriters everywhere, has died at Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville after a long illness….
John Schickel: Successful Derby shows Kentucky’s beloved horse industry has come charging back
Despite the difficulties brought on by COVID-19 over these past 14 months, I was happy to join my fellow Kentuckians…
Undefeated Essential Quality headlines field of 20 for Saturday’s 147th running of Kentucky Derby
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune Essential Quality, unbeaten in five career starts, is the 2-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s…
Billy Reed: Finally, as the angels smiled, I picked up the credentials for my 53rd Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE – On a gray morning that was cold and drizzly, my son-in-law and I pulled into the parking lot…
Governor, First Lady join 2021 Derby Festival Royal Court for unveiling of 147th Kentucky Derby poster
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear joined the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, the Kentucky Derby Festival and…