35 h. ago Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won’t run in Preakness Stakes

Sovereignty will not run in Preakness on 17 MayDecision extends seven-year Triple Crown droughtKentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not run in the Preakness Stakes, officials announced Tuesday, meaning there won’t be a Triple Crown champion for a seventh consecutive year.“We received a call today from trainer Bill Mott that Sovereignty will not be competing in the Preakness,” said Mike Rogers, executive VP of 1/ST Racing, which operates the Preakness. “We extend our congratulations to the connections of Sovereignty and respect their decision.” Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won't run in the Preakness, dashing Triple Crown possibility

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won't run in the Preakness Stakes

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66 h. ago NBC Sports' Mike Tirico says he's feeling fine after nut allergy knocked him off the Derby broadcast

NBC Sports host Mike Tirico says he is feeling fine after having to leave the Kentucky Derby broadcast early over the weekend because of a strong reaction to his nut allergy

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3 d. ago Desert Flower gives Godolphin a weekend Classic clean sweep in 1,000 Guineas

The unbeaten filly added to success in the 2,000 Guineas and the Kentucky Derby and Oaks for Sheikh Mohammed's racing enterprise

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3 d. ago Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn, 18, reveals heartbreaking reason why she wears late model's clothes

On the eve of the Kentucky Derby, the 18-year-old teenage daughter of the late model attended the annual Barnstable Brown Gala in a gown that Smith previously wore to the same event in 2004.

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4 d. ago Meet Desislava Bozhilova: World Snooker Championship final referee who was told 'just chill' by Ronnie O'Sullivan

Bulgarian Bozhilova will become the first woman to take charge of all three Triple Crown finals

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5 d. ago Kentucky Derby 2025: Horses and riders, start time and how to watch

It’s the most-watched and best-attended of the American Triple Crown events

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5 d. ago Billionaire star of ‘Race For The Crown’ has Kentucky Derby dream dashed again

Mike Repole’s challenger Grande was scratched by vets on Friday, the same fate which befell previous big hopes Forte and Uncle Mo just before the big race

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5 d. ago NBC's coverage of Kentucky Derby has grown and evolved as it gears up for its 25th Run for the Roses

When NBC carried the Kentucky Derby for the first time in 2001, the broadcast lasted only 90 minutes

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6 d. ago 'Best in the world' Aidan O'Brien tipped to land £2million Triple Crown bonus

As the Classics kick off with the Betfred 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday there is a new incentive should the winner go on to tackle the Derby and St Leger

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7 d. ago What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs

At the 151st Kentucky Derby, a global spotlight will shine on equine athleticism

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1 week ago Country music legend Toby Keith’s ‘Derby dream’ to be fulfilled a year after death

Chart-topper Toby Keith bred and owned racehorses up to his death, one of which Render Judgment will run in the £4 million Kentucky Derby on Saturday

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1 week ago Impressive Chris Wakelin dumps maximum man Mark Allen out of World Championship

The Northern Irishman gave himself a chance of a second maximum during his eventual 13-6 defeat.

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2 w. ago Celebrity Big Brother 2025: who’s been evicted and who remains?

Three out in one night: CBB’s first triple eviction leaves six stars vying for the crown in Friday’s grand final

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2 w. ago World Snooker Championship glory would complete my career triple crown – and I want John Higgins in the final

Mark Allen is determined to join an elite list of players to have won snooker's three most iconic events

Sport

2 w. ago Simone Biles gets starring role as guest announcer ahead of iconic US horse race

The most decorated gymnast in history will give the command for the jockeys to mount before the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby

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