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May 19, 2023

First Mission scratched from Preakness over vet concern: ‘It’s unfortunate’

Top Preakness contender, First Mission, was scratched from the race on Friday after vets raised concerns over an “unspecified left hind ankle issue," officials said.

May 18, 2023

FanDuel TV host taken off-air after claiming death, cheating is part of horse racing

FanDuel TV has taken host Ken Rudulph off-air as it conducts a "full review" on a now-deleted tweet in which he condoned death and cheating in horse racing following Kentucky Derby.

May 15, 2023

Horse euthanized at Churchill Downs after broken leg; becomes 8th thoroughbred to die at track in last 2 weeks

Rio Moon broke his leg near the finish line at Churchill Downs and had to be euthanized, becoming the eighth horse to die at the track in the last two weeks.

May 12, 2023

Horse trainer Todd Pletcher suspended for positive drug test of Forte, who was scratched from Kentucky Derby

Todd Pletcher, the trainer for Forte, has been suspended after the Kentucky Derby favorite had a positive drug test in Saratoga last year.

May 12, 2023

Kentucky Derby winner will race at Preakness: 'On to Baltimore and crab cakes'

Kentucky Derby winner Mage will compete at the Preakness on May 20 after a good workout at Churchill Downs on Friday. Mage will be driven to Baltimore after training on Saturday.

May 10, 2023

Kentucky Derby favorite Forte failed September drug test: report

Scratched Kentucky Derby favorite Forte reportedly failed a drug test in September, according to a New York Times report.

May 9, 2023

Bloody Kentucky Derby brawl video goes viral after spectator suffers apparent eye injury

The Kentucky Derby attracts thousands of horse racing enthusiasts, but some spectators had to deal with an unexpected surprise when fights broke out during this year's race.

May 6, 2023

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn Birkhead wears late mom's jewelry and sunflower gown at Kentucky Derby

Dannielynn Birkhead paid tribute to her late mother Anna Nicole Smith at the Kentucky Derby. The 16-year-old wore pieces of Smith's jewelry while attending with her father.

May 6, 2023

Horse death toll increases to seven at Churchill Downs, sparking more controversy at the Kentucky Derby

Seven horses have now died this week at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, site of Saturday's 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.

May 6, 2023

PETA calls Churchill Downs a 'killing field' after 7 horses die at track leading up to Kentucky Derby

Seven horses died at Churchill Downs in the week leading up to the Kentucky Derby, including two just hours before the race. PETA is on the attack.