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Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas dies at 89

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8th horse dies at Churchill downs

  • May 15, 2023

Your weekend guide is filled with festivals and can't-miss events

  • May 5, 2023
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2020 Kentucky Derby: 'Authentic' beats favorite 'Tiz the Law'

  • Sep 6, 2020

Belmont Stakes runs Saturday, but without fans; Tiz The Law wins

  • Jun 20, 2020

Kentucky Derby now set for September due to virus

  • Mar 17, 2020

Trump on Kentucky Derby: 'The best horse did NOT win'

  • May 6, 2019

Country House wins Kentucky Derby after first finisher disqualified

  • May 5, 2019

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Kentucky Derby 1968: 1st winner disqualification in history

In 1968, a drug test led officials to controversially disqualify Kentucky Derby winner Dancer's Image.

  • May 5, 2019

Here's where you can enjoy the Kentucky Derby, Rockets and Cinco de Mayo in Houston

There's a lot to do in Houston this weekend with the Kentucky Derby, Rockets game and Cinco de Mayo.

  • May 3, 2019
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Justify wins sloppy Kentucky Derby, Baffert takes 5th title

Justify splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, becoming the first colt in 136 years to wear the roses after not racing as a 2-year-old.

  • May 5, 2018
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Here's a list of Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby events in Houston

Whether you're down to celebrate this weekend with upscale tequila drinks or you're more keen on a bit of bourbon in your mint julep, we've got you covered.

  • May 4, 2018
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PHOTOS: 143rd Kentucky Derby

Always Dreaming won the 143rd Kentucky Derby on Saturday on sloppy track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

  • May 6, 2017