Run For The Roses: Will the Favorite Prevail at the Kentucky Derby?
May 1, 2025
Journalism is a deserving favorite when the gates for the 151st Kentucky Derby open Saturday
Journalism is a deserving favorite when the gates for the 151st Kentucky Derby open Saturday
Combine an historic race—the Travers Stakes—along with a legendary racetrack—Saratoga—and you have excitement. And add
Due to renovations at Belmont Park, this year’s Belmont Stakes, the “Test of the Champion,”
A winning Preakness Stakes ticket entails building an understanding of what kind of horse is
Yes, the favorite in Kentucky Derby 150 is clearly the best horse in the field.
Last week, we highlighted four horses to put on your Kentucky Derby tickets. This week,
Looking for foundations in building your Kentucky Derby tickets? Here are four horses for this
The final three major Kentucky Derby preps: the Bluegrass Stakes, the Santa Anita Derby and
Two of the biggest Kentucky Derby preps: the Grade 1 Florida Derby from Gulfstream Park
The Tampa Bay Derby gets the Kentucky Derby trail all to itself this weekend, which
In a recent conference call with analysts, Churchill Downs Chief Executive Officer Bill Carstanjen revealed
Officials at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky said revenue from the nearly 1,000 historical racing
On May 11, 1996, a celebration for John Franco at Shea Stadium turned into a 16-minute brawl as the Mets edged the Cubs 7-6. The fight ignited after Mets pitcher Pete Harnisch threw a punch at catcher Scott Servais, leading to nine ejections, including a bloodied Franco. Despite the chaos, the Mets secured the win on a dramatic walk-off home run by Rico Brogna.
On May 10, 1999, Nomar Garciaparra delivered a historic performance at Fenway Park, hitting three home runs and driving in 10 runs during a 12-4 Red Sox victory over the Mariners. Garciaparra’s power display included two grand slams and a two-run shot, making him only the 11th player in MLB history to hit two grand slams in a single game.
