Born Darnell Wayne Lukas on Sept. 2, 1935, in Wisconsin as the second of three children, he rose to prominence in the sport with quarter horses in races that are effectively sprints. He moved into ...

Kentucky Derby 2025 news, commentary and results as Sovereignty wins with jockey Junior Alvarado after a day plagued with inclement weather.

The 2025 Kentucky Derby is in the books with Sovereignty holding off front-runner Journalism. Here's how it all went down.

See all the updates from the Kentucky Derby 2025 at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

The Kentucky Derby dates back to 1875. The annual event at Churchill Downs has produced a long list of photo finishes and special moments.

The whole world will have the chance to see horses in action here Saturday, when the Kentucky Derby shines a global spotlight on equine athleticism.

The whole world will have the chance to see horses in action, when the Kentucky Derby shines a global spotlight on equine athleticism.

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

What makes a champion? Experts say a healthy, safe environment brings out the best in a horse — but they still don't know what makes certain horses standouts at the race track.

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