The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby had at least two direct connections to music: Render Judgment was co-owned by late country singer Toby Keith and Sandman was named by a pair of Metallica ...

But when another horse scratched to open a spot, Render Judgment’s four-part ownership group decided to give it a shot.

Toby Keith's horse Render Judgment is set to race in the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday. The legendary race will take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, and will see the late country ...