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MYSTERIOUS: 23 - What They Never Told You

Kentucky Derby contender connects a small town, a big corporation and fairy-tale dreams

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bill Simon has been to the Kentucky Derby before, and vowed not to return.

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Horse racing is too far gone to be saved. The next best thing is to be honest about it

As horse racing returns to the spotlight with the 148th Kentucky Derby, a respectable future for the sport that prioritizes equine welfare remains the longest shot of all

The Guardian - US

How to spot human trafficking during large events like the Kentucky Derby

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Which Kentucky Derby post positions produce the biggest winners and losers?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — One of the final pieces to fall into place prior to the Kentucky Derby is the post-position draw, which was held on Monday.

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John Clay: How important are prerace works for Kentucky Derby horses? We asked the experts.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — By dawn’s first light, Churchill Downs was crazy busy last weekend. Kentucky Derby contender after Kentucky Derby contender went to the track for their all-important final major works before the sport’s greatest race this Saturday.

Tribune News Service

Talking Horses: Albaflora has edge over Believe In Love at Chester

Hamish returns to action after a long time away from action, but will face a difficult day

The Guardian - UK

Changingoftheguard books Derby ticket with Chester Vase win

Aidan O'Brien's Changingoftheguard gets the better of Godolphin's New London to win Group Three on the Roodee as Thoughts Of June, Absolutelyflawless, Live The Dream and Ever Given also score

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Bob Baffert Won’t Be at the Kentucky Derby, but Racing Still Can’t Shake Him

One of the most successful—and now controversial—trainers received a stark message: No one is bigger than Churchill Downs. But his presence still looms.

Sports Illustrated

Where 2022's Kentucky Derby contenders were born and how they made it to Churchill Downs

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky is not just the "horse capital of the world" because the Kentucky Derby happens to be here. It's the horse capital of the world because almost all the contenders for this signature American classic are born and bred in the commonwealth.

Tribune News Service

Oh, Mudder: Rain Could Change The Odds For Saturday’s Kentucky Derby

Atmospheric ‘traffic jam’ will likely produce sloppy conditions at Churchill Downs, impacting horsepower.

Zenger

‘I feel like I’m 30 years old.’ Ageless Mike Smith aims for Kentucky Derby history.

LEXINTON, Ky. — For Mike Smith, it’s the horses that keep him young.

Tribune News Service

John Clay: A Bowling Green connection could turn a Kentucky Derby dream into reality

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ah, the quest. The Kentucky Derby quest. Steve Asmussen knows all about it. So does Ron Winchell. Both are coming at Saturday’s 148th running from slightly different perspectives. Asmussen is the sport’s all-time winningest trainer. Winchell is a successful Thoroughbred owner. Both are united by the quest.

Tribune News Service

Queen’s hopes of Platinum Jubilee Derby glory dashed by withdrawals

The head of state is a passionate horse owner and breeder.

The Independent UK

Chester May Festival Day One: Changingoftheguard to book Derby ticket

Aidan O'Brien's Changingoftheguard can get the better of Godolphin's New London, while Paws For Thought, Ever Given, Star Of Lady M, Nymphadora, Hello Jumeirah and Secret State can also score on the Roodee

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Queen’s horse Reach For The Moon ruled out of Derby with injury

Reach For The Moon, the Queen’s main contender for the Derby, will miss the Classic after failing to recover in time from an injury sustained last autumn

Los Angeles Times

Sometimes you don't know you're in the Kentucky Derby until the phone rings at 3 a.m.

Aaron Sones always turns off his cellphone at night. But Sunday night, while he and his family were on vacation in Hawaii, he kept it on. He had a feeling.

Daily Mirror

Misery for the Queen as her star horse is ruled out of Platinum Jubilee Derby

Reach For The Moon was third favourite for the Classic at Epsom and had a great chance of giving Her Majesty her first Derby winner as an owner but has been ruled out of the June 4 race

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‘My Old Kentucky Home’ will be performed at the Derby this weekend by a marching band and choir

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Charlie Appleby eyes more Epsom Classic glory as he unleashes Derby hopes

The Newmarket trainer, who saddled the first two home in the 2,000 Guineas, is now planning a raid on the Derby at Epsom and runs New London and Walk of Stars this week

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: Appleby’s champion trainer defence takes some stopping

A superb Guineas weekend showing could help propel Charlie Appleby on to a short but illustrious list of Flat trainers

Daily Mirror

Queen's Derby horse Reach For The Moon in race against time to run in Dante

Her Majesty's racing manager John Warren admits they have been "chasing their tails' over the three-year-old colt but a decision on whether he goes to York will be made shortly

Tribune News Service

Get to know every trainer saddling a contender in the 2022 Kentucky Derby

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The 2022 Kentucky Derby is fast approaching.

Tribune News Service

Does the Kentucky Derby still matter? It’s delivered great moments in the 21st century.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Though the past few years of the Kentucky Derby have been riddled with controversy, the first Saturday in May has also provided plenty of golden moments during the 21st century.

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5 of the greatest, history-defining wins at the Kentucky Derby

Imagine being at Churchill Downs for any of these iconic wins.

Liverpool Echo

TV screens and bathroom ceilings smashed during Merseyside Derby

Both clubs are liaising with police to help the investigation

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