Horse Racing News

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not race in the Preakness Stakes on May 21.

Jockey Sonny Leon, who rode Rich Strike to victory in the Kentucky Derby, is serving a four-day suspension handed down by Ohio racing stewards that his agent said won't prevent him from riding the horse in next week's Preakness.

Jockey Sonny Leon, who rode Rich Strike to victory in the Kentucky Derby, is serving a four-day suspension handed down by Ohio racing stewards that his agent says won't prevent him from riding the horse in next week's Preakness.

Rich Strike overtook the leaders in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset Saturday in the Kentucky Derby.

Rich Strike overtook the leaders in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset in Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

With the Kentucky Derby set to take place Saturday, here are the odds following the post position draw for the 20-horse field. Zandon is the morning-line favorite at 3-1.

Our experts break down everything you need to know to bet on the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Secret Oath charged from pack to grab the lead from Yuugiri and off favorite Nest by two lengths Friday in the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, giving 86-year-old trainer D. Wayne Lukas his fifth Oaks win and first since 1990.

Secret Oath charged from pack to grab the lead from Yuugiri and off favorite Nest by two lengths Friday in the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, giving 86-year-old trainer D. Wayne Lukas his fifth Oaks win and first since 1990.

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who has been banned from horse racing for 90 days and the Kentucky Derby through 2023, denies cheating after Medina Spirit was stripped of last year's win following a positive test for a banned substance.