May 5 (UPI) --With an exciting Kentucky Derby in the books, ... The race also is trimmed back to 1 1/4 miles from its usual 1 1/2 miles to accommodate the track layout at the upstate New York oval.

There could be a break in the rain in time for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, as the rain probability drops to 40% from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., but even if it's not actively raining, the track ...

The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby belongs to Sovereignty! The William I. Mott-trained thoroughbred with jockey Junior Alvarado battled through a muddy track to reach the finish line first ...

Kentucky Derby Starters Who Might Favor a Wet Track Mother Nature often can be found among the crowd of 150,000, bringing a dose of rain. By Bob Ehalt/America's Best Racing; April 28, 2025 ...

With rain in the forecast for the 151st Kentucky Derby, here’s how the horses have raced on wet tracks listed as muddy or sloppy, plus the Derby’s wet track history.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Derby isn't just a race. It's a tradition a party, and, for many, a chance to place a bet and maybe walk away with some extra cash in your pocket.

May 3 (UPI) --The 151st Kentucky Derby headed to the post Saturday with the prospect of a wet track, an open slot in the starting gate and no firm favorite.Aside from the potential weather, the ...

The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby could be one of the rarest kinds: A rain race. The forecast will excite some riders and send others into a panic attack ahead of the biggest race of the year.

Derby-weekend plans taking place off the track. The Kentucky Derby is just days away, but derby week celebrations are not limited to Churchill Downs and Keeneland. By Jessica Umbro.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — For those who aren’t able or willing to travel to Churchill Downs for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, Keeneland offers a nice Plan B.