Billy Reed: No shortage of intriguing story lines in this year’s captivating Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE – it’s a crying shame that the 143rd Kentucky Derby doesn’t have any good story lines. All we have…
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Billy Reed: Member of ‘Slew Crew’ has a favorite when discussion starts over racing’s greatest horse
LOUISVILLE – It still is difficult to understand Jean Cruguet’s thick French accent, and that’s too bad because he’s perfectly…
Anybody’s Race: No overwhelming favorites for Saturday’s wide-open running of the Kentucky Derby
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune contributor The 143rd renewal of the Kentucky Derby has attracted an overflow field of 22 horses…
Billy Reed: Resurgence of famed Calumet Farm recalls controversies surrounding Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE – Now that it appears that Calumet Farm will have one horse, maybe two, in Saturday’s 143rd Kentucky Derby,…
Run for the Roses: Here are 14 fun facts you might not know about the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands is almost here, and Saturday marks the 143rd edition of the most exciting…
Billy Reed: Gunnevera might be best chance for Castellano to finally add a Derby win to his resume
The Kentucky Derby history book is brimming over with fascinating stories, but it’s safe to say there’s never been one…
Boone County Fiscal Court expected to fill Chaney’s seat on SD1 Board at Tuesday’s meeting
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court is expected to approve a new board member for…
Year in Review: World of Thoroughbred racing was treated to an array of stars in 2016
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune correspondent The world of Thoroughbred racing was treated to an array of stars in 2016. Some…
No Triple Crown: Exaggerator finally gets the best of Nyquist in soggy Preakness Stakes
A record crowd of 135,256 watched at historic Pimlico Race Course as Kentucky Derby runner-up Exaggerator handed Kentucky Derby and…
Top two Derby finishers set up for rematch in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune correspondent When undefeated Nyquist sailed to victory in the Kentucky Derby on May 7, he conjured…
Billy Reed: With Nyquist bringing short money, odds are it will be hard to make a buck on Preakness
My esteemed fellow handicappers, I need some help with deciding how to bet Saturday’s 141st Preakness, the second jewel of…
Billy Reed: Dilapidated Pimlico likely to see Nyquist capture second leg of racing’s Triple Crown
As we begin contemplating the second jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, your first question probably is, “What is a…
Billy Reed: Somehow undefeated Nyquist didn’t generate much respect prior to Derby win
LOUISVILLE – It’s doubtful that Nyquist’s victory in the 142nd Kentucky Derby will make anybody jump off the Sherman-Minton Bridge….
Kentucky Derby: Nyquist holds off Exaggerator and Gun Runner to capture 142nd Run for the Roses
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Nyquist has never lost a race in his career. Now, the Kentucky…
Billy Reed: The jury’s still out over the impact of ‘Pharoah Effect’ on the racing game
A popular topic on the Churchill Downs backstretch this week has been the so-called “Pharoah Effect.” That’s the name that…
Billy Reed: Famous racing colors not the only change for venerable but troubled Calumet Farm
One of the biggest disappointments in my sports writing career is that Calumet Farm never made a comeback. The winner…
Billy Reed: Turns out Triple Crown winner Bob Baffert much more than a one-hit wonder
So here came the new shooter from California, a dude with a mop of prematurely white hair, tinted sunglasses, and…
Keith Taylor: Tom VanMeter still basking in the glow of American Pharoah’s historic Triple Crown run
A year ago, American Pharoah was known as just another contender getting ready for the Kentucky Derby. Although an unproven…
Guess where one of the region’s hottest luxury home markets is? Hint: It’s not in Cincinnati …
By Shelly Whitehead Special to NKyTribune The northern and eastern suburbs of Cincinnati may get a lot of the press…
Hundreds fill Boone County Fiscal Court to weigh in against proposed code enforcement ordinance
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor If the Boone County Fiscal Court approves a new code enforcement ordinance, it appears…
Celebrity horse, California Chrome, enjoying R&R in the Bluegrass and will likely find his Kentucky home
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune Correspondent Central Kentucky is a pretty popular vacation destination, as well as a retirement spot –…
Back at Churchill Downs, new Triple Crown champ American Pharoah rests, meets adoring fans
Fewer than 24 hours after his tour de force triumph in the Belmont Stakes that made him racing’s first Triple…