34 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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39 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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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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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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9 d. 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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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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