Kentucky Derby

14:41, 8 MAY 2025

Jockey earns €274,000 but now faces huge fine and suspension

Junior Alvarado rode Sovereignty to victory in the 151st Kentucky Derby, but the jockey is facing a hefty fine and suspension for what he did during the prestigious race

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Frankie Dettori says ‘feels like Tom Cruise’ as fans call out his name on the street

The superstar jockey, who left Britain after 32 years last year, is now getting recognised when he is out and about in Saratoga, a famous US racing town

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Two of horse racing's biggest-spending owners go public with feud as Kentucky Derby offer made

John Stewart, who has spent tens of millions buying bloodstock, has offered anyone who shows support for his stance against Mike Repole the chance to join him at the Kentucky Derby

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WWE award special wrestling belts to winners of 150th Kentucky Derby

Connections of Mystik Dan, including trainer Kenny McPeek and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr, received the mementoes on the backstretch at Churchill Downs

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Kentucky Derby punters claim ‘foul’ after pictures show jockey’s hand on rival horse

Tyler Gaffalione, on runner-up Sierra Leone, has his left hand on subsequent third Forever Young as they approached the line at the end of a race decided by two noses, but no inquiry was called

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Taylor Swift fails to make Travis Kelce double date with Patrick and Brittany Mahomes

Taylor Swift was a notable absence at Sunday's Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, where her boyfriend Travis Kelce was in attendance alongside Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes

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Travis Kelce attends Kentucky Derby without Taylor Swift as pair face another lengthy break

Travis Kelce was spotted at the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end wearing a bright white suit with a dark fedora to take in the sights

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Little-known English jockey and Irish trainer taking Epic Ride to £4million Kentucky Derby

Jockey Adam Beschizza and trainer John Ennis, who are English and Irish, have earned a last minute slot in 150th running of America’s greatest horse race

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Former MLB star aims to strike lucky with 50-1 shot in £4million Kentucky Derby

Jayson Werth, who won the 2008 World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies, has a ten per cent stake in Grade 2 winner Dornoch who will line up at Churchill Downs on May 4

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Female jockey dies after out-of-control horse crashes into rail during race

Maria Alejandra Bruzual , 43, died of her injuries after coming off the favourite when hitting the rail during a race at La Rinconada racecourse in Venezuela

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Legendary US trainer Bob Baffert has Kentucky Derby ban extended by another year

Six-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert has been exiled from Churchill Downs since Medina Spirit was disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance after the US Classic

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Royal Ascot 2023: Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Javier Castellano to make debut

Javier Castellano has won two of America's three Triple Crown races, the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes this year, and will have his first ride in Britain in the Queen Mary Stakes

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Racing suspended at home of Kentucky Derby after deaths of 12 horses

Churchill Downs, which staged the Kentucky Derby in May, has experienced an alarming spate of horses deaths since it opened in March

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TV presenter taken off air after saying cheating and death are 'part of horse racing'

Ken Rudulph was removed by FanDuel TV pending a review after making controversial comments about the sport in a now deleted Twitter post

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Trainer of longshot Kentucky Derby winner "quits" after dispute over image rights

Rich Strike overcame improbable odds of 80-1 to land the 2022 Kentucky Derby for trainer Eric Reed whose story is due to be the subject of a documentary produced by NFL legend Peyton Manning

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Kentucky Derby 2023: Mage beats Two Phil's to claim victory at Churchill Downs

Mage, ridden by Javier Castellano, came with a late rally to catch runner-up Two Phil's and land the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday

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Patrick Mahomes to join prestigious club with huge role in Kentucky Derby

Patrick Mahomes will be at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday to give the "Riders Up" declaration, following in the footsteps of NFL figures Sean Payton and Teddy Bridgewater

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Kentucky Derby trainer Saffie Joseph suspended after deaths of two horses

Saffie Joseph Jr was due to run Lord Miles in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday but after two of his runners at the meeting died he and his horses are not welcome at Churchill Downs

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Horse racing trainer arrives “a little bit drunk” for Kentucky Derby challenge

Hidetaka Otonashi, one of Japan’s most successful trainers, will saddle his first runner in the Kentucky Derby, the UAE Derby winner Derma Sotogake

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Kentucky Derby underdog Wild On Ice dies during training for US Classic

Wild On Ice was due to be ridden in the Kentucky Derby by Ken Tohill, who aged 60 was set to become the oldest jockey to ride in America's most famous race

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British syndicate group considering once-in-a-lifetime shot at the £2.4m Kentucky Derby

Top syndicate ownership group Middleham Park Racing is seriously considering running three-year-old Brave Emperor in the historic US race, the Kentucky Derby

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Frankie Dettori looking for another Kentucky Derby horse after potential ride injured

Frankie Dettori is riding in California this winter having expressed hopes of finding a horse he could ride in the Kentucky Derby in his retirement year but likely candidate Newgate is injured

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Baseball fan 'Mattress Mack' filmed with $10m in wheelbarrow after World Series bet win

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The Houston Astros won the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, and some of Mattress Mack's £63.7million in winnings has been collected in a wheelbarrow

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Kentucky Derby 2022: Banned trainer Bob Baffert casts a shadow over race

The trainer is currently suspended after his horse Medina Spirit won last year's running of the race but was later disqualified for testing positive for a banned substance

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