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Betting on the Kentucky Derby is more popular than ever. So why is it so confusing?

Americans bet a record $234 million on a two-minute race last year. Getting that money down legally remains hard, thanks to Kentucky's laws.

Fortune

Kentucky Derby 2026: Answering Every Stupid Question You Might Have About Horse Racing

Here’s the inside track on what first-time viewers should know about the sport.

Sports Illustrated

How to Bet $100 at the 2026 Kentucky Derby

Want to know how to get the best bang for your buck for Saturday’s big race? Pat Forde has you covered.

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Wide-open Kentucky Derby leaves experts struggling to pick favorite

At least a half-dozen horses possess a legitimate chance to win the 152nd running

The Independent UK

At the track, on the air and behind the scenes, women make the Kentucky Derby happen

The Kentucky Oaks moving to prime time Friday is putting the best 3-year-old fillies in the spotlight under the lights

The Independent UK

These 3 Charts Look Like Thoroughbreds: Get Derby-Ready With My Racetrack-to-SPY Roadmap

Our resident ROAR columnist explains how he got into horse racing, and how stock market fans can find a favorite for this weekend.

Barchart

Meet the Promiscuous Stud Building a Kentucky Derby Legacy

No horse can match the impact of Into Mischief, a 21-year-old stallion with three Derby-winning offspring and three more competing Saturday.

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Donna Brothers steps away from NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage after 26 races

Donna Brothers has been a key figure in NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage since 2001

The Independent UK

Kentucky Derby Payouts: Full Prize Purse for Winners and Participants in 2026

How much cash is at play in this year's race?

Sports Illustrated

Kentucky Derby 2026: How Much Is a Ticket Inside Churchill Downs?

Don't forget to budget money for mint julep, too.

Sports Illustrated

How a Decision Three Decades Ago Is Pushing Japan Toward a Kentucky Derby Win

Strategic breeding starting with an American stallion and international investment have positioned Japan as a formidable force in horse racing.

Sports Illustrated

Watching the Kentucky Derby from home? Here’s how to make a perfect mint julep

More than 125,000 of the iconic cocktails are consumed annually during the two-day festival

The Independent UK

The Triple Crown Is at a Crossroads Between a Modern Calendar and Tradition

By keeping Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty out of the Preakness last year, Bill Mott reignited horse racing’s long-simmering debate.

Sports Illustrated

Younghoe Koo's whiff kick for the Giants may have saved a life on the way to the Kentucky Derby

When New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo botched a field goal attempt during a Monday night game this past season, Mark Toothaker laughed so hard he had a seizure and tests revealed he had a benign tumor in his head

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The Guardian - UK

Raaheeb plummets in Derby betting after smooth Classic Trial triumph

The winner has broken into Ballydoyle’s dominance of the Epsom market after running out an impressive winner

Sports Illustrated

John Fanta to Work the Kentucky Derby for NBC

The versatile reporter will bring his unique style to the Churchill Downs infield.

The Guardian - US

Churchill Downs strikes $85m deal for Preakness intellectual property rights

The owner of the Kentucky Derby will acquire the IP tied to the Preakness amid amid broader questions about the future of the Triple Crown schedule

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What the 2026 Kentucky Derby Odds Reveal About Emerging Contenders

The road to the Kentucky Derby is always shaped as much by perception as performance, and 2026 is no exception.

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The Independent UK

Diane Crump, first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby, dies at 77

She made history as the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race in 1969

The Independent UK

Ian Balding death: Former top trainer of Derby winner dies aged 87

Balding trained numerous top-class horses including Mill Reef, Glint of Gold, Selkirk and Lochsong

The Guardian - UK

Ian Balding, trainer of legendary Derby winner Mill Reef, dies aged 87

A statement issued by Ian Balding’s relatives called him ‘a wonderful family man, a hugely successful racehorse trainer and a brilliant sportsman’

RideApart

Can-Am's Inaugural "Derby" Competition Looks Like a Raucous Way of Breaking Things

We were already impressed by the new 2026 Can-Am Defender HD11 in our initial first drive, but seeing it get thrashed by pros across the brand's new Derby competition, we didn't even come close to its potential.

The Guardian - UK

Epsom reveals £6m, five-year plan to revive flagging fortunes of the Derby

Epsom racecourse has announced a five-year plan with the ultimate aim to attract a six-figure crowd across the two-day meeting in 2030

AAP

City beat Victory despite Mata spark in ALM derby

A star turn from Juan Mata wasn't enough for Melbourne Victory to claim A-League Men derby bragging rights, with Melbourne City triumphing 2-0.

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Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Tottenham: Key Players Recalled for Derby

Enzo Maresca rested several key players ahead of Saturday’s London derby.

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