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What happens if it rains during the Kentucky Derby?
"Weather, as with any outdoor event, is a wildcard at the Kentucky Derby!" officials warn. "From sunshine and cloudless skies that bring sun burnt noses and tan lines to spring showers that make our ...
Kentucky Derby: How to watch, the favorites and what to expect in the 151st running of the race
A pre-race tradition is the walkover, when the horses are led from the stables to the paddock where they are saddled for the ...
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After a year of fewer horse deaths, Churchill Downs eyes a safer future
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) -In 2023, Churchill Downs made the extraordinary decision to shut down racing after a spike in deadly ...
D. Wayne Lukas is 89 and wants to win a 5th Kentucky Derby. He’s up before dawn in pursuit of it
D. Wayne Lukas is easy to spot before dawn at Churchill Downs. He is one of the few Kentucky Derby trainers atop a stable ...
NBC SPORTS KENTUCKY DERBY MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT
Reporter Donna Brothers, who has the distinction of being the only member of the announce team to work all 25 Kentucky Derby ...
Is President Donald Trump attending the Kentucky Derby? Here's what we know
Donald Trump last attended the Kentucky Derby in 2022, when a political fundraiser was held at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Weather Forecast: Possible Storms, Rain During The Week, Dry By Race Day Saturday
Some rain and possible storms are expected this week at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. But we have much better news ...