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Kentucky Derby, Mystik Dan, Ken McPeek, Brian Hernandez Jr., Churchill Downs, Eclipse Sportswire

Get to Know Kentucky Derby-Winning Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

Brian Hernandez Jr. had a weekend most jockeys can only dream about as he won both the May 3 Longines Kentucky Oaks with Thorpedo Anna and the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve

Frank Stella, Artist, Scuptor, Owner, Breeder, Delehanty Stock Farm, Martin Francis

Remembering Renowned Artist, Thoroughbred Owner-Breeder Frank Stella

Frank Stella, an artist of the postwar era whose seminal talent encompassed multiple genres, propelling him to worldwide prominence for more than six decades, and which was abetted by a passion for Thoroughbred racing and breeding, died at his home in the West Village of Manhattan on May 4. He was 87.

Rip, Harley, Keeneland Race Course, Eclipse Sportswire

Eye-Catching Pony Rip a Gentle, Young Ambassador for Horse Racing

There is a new presence at Churchill Downs this week for the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby, and he is big! In a world where world-class Thoroughbreds are sleek, Monnie Goetz has brought a hearty new pony to the racetrack.

Tyler Gaffalione, Sierra Leone, 2024 Kentucky Derby

Jockey Tyler Gaffalione Hoping for Kentucky Derby Breakthrough Aboard Sierra Leone

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday May 4 at Churchill Downs.

Churchill Downs, 2024 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, Eclipse Sportswire

A Day in the Life of a Kentucky Derby Horse

The Churchill Downs backside comes to life a few weeks before the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. While horses are stabled there nine months out of the year, some extra special ones call the backside their home in the weeks leading up to the Derby.

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