/tags/kentucky-derby Kentucky Derby en-US Copyright Wed, 01 May 2024 19:44:28 GMT /sports/2024-05-01/from-humble-beginnings-to-a-cultural-event-150-years-of-the-kentucky-derby The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday. Over the years, it's become the biggest institution of horse racing in America. But how did it begin? Wed, 01 May 2024 19:44:28 GMT /sports/2024-05-01/from-humble-beginnings-to-a-cultural-event-150-years-of-the-kentucky-derby Bill Burton /sports/2023-05-08/string-of-horse-deaths-before-the-kentucky-derby-reignites-scrutiny-about-the-sport Seven horses died in the lead-up to the final race of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs, home to the Derby, is launching an investigation into the fatalities. Mon, 08 May 2023 16:54:05 GMT /sports/2023-05-08/string-of-horse-deaths-before-the-kentucky-derby-reignites-scrutiny-about-the-sport Juliana Kim /local-news/2023-05-04/cvg-passenger-travel-up-derby-flying-pig The TSA says the busiest travel will be on Sunday and Monday. Thu, 04 May 2023 18:52:09 GMT /local-news/2023-05-04/cvg-passenger-travel-up-derby-flying-pig Ann Thompson /local-news/2022-05-10/turfway-officials-hope-the-derby-winners-history-there-will-bring-more-interest Rich Strike’s win at Turfway April 2 ultimately helped the three-year-old get in the Derby. Tue, 10 May 2022 21:49:28 GMT /local-news/2022-05-10/turfway-officials-hope-the-derby-winners-history-there-will-bring-more-interest Ann Thompson /sports/2022-02-21/2021-kentucky-derby-has-a-new-winner-after-medina-spirits-disqualification Medina Spirit, the original winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby, has been disqualified posthumously following a Monday ruling from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 21:38:20 GMT /sports/2022-02-21/2021-kentucky-derby-has-a-new-winner-after-medina-spirits-disqualification Clare Roth /news-from-npr/2021-05-09/kentucky-derby-winner-fails-drug-test-renewing-scrutiny-for-trainer-bob-baffert Medina Spirit, the horse that won the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has failed a drug test. It's the latest drug test failure for trainer Bob Baffert's horses. He denies any wrongdoing. Sun, 09 May 2021 17:01:39 GMT /news-from-npr/2021-05-09/kentucky-derby-winner-fails-drug-test-renewing-scrutiny-for-trainer-bob-baffert Eric McDaniel /sports/2021-05-01/baffert-does-it-again-medina-spirit-wins-kentucky-derby The 3-year-old colt overcame 12-1 odds at the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby, giving dominant trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh Derby victory. Sat, 01 May 2021 23:43:06 GMT /sports/2021-05-01/baffert-does-it-again-medina-spirit-wins-kentucky-derby Emma Bowman /sports/2020-09-05/the-2020-kentucky-derby-unlike-any-other The Kentucky Derby was delayed because of the pandemic, now demands are being made that Churchill Downs use this moment to make lasting changes and to take a stand against racial injustice. Sat, 05 Sep 2020 16:08:16 GMT /sports/2020-09-05/the-2020-kentucky-derby-unlike-any-other Stephanie Wolf, Ryland Barton /local-news/2020-09-04/streetcar-free-for-now-ky-derby-missing-fans-and-more-top-stories-this-week This week on Cincinnati Edition's Friday news review:It was another dramatic week at Cincinnati City Hall as yet another battle over the streetcar system… Fri, 04 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT /local-news/2020-09-04/streetcar-free-for-now-ky-derby-missing-fans-and-more-top-stories-this-week Michael Monks /sports/2020-09-03/louisville-prepares-for-kentucky-derby-day-protests Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says it feels odd to announce the Kentucky Derby in September, but it's the reality of 2020 — a year when the "most exciting… Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:26:57 GMT /sports/2020-09-03/louisville-prepares-for-kentucky-derby-day-protests Ryan Van Velzer (KPR)