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Horse Racing September 2, 2020

Kentucky's governor will watch Derby from home this year

For Kentucky governors, it's a coveted perk — presenting the trophy to the Kentucky Derby winner as a huge national television audience watches

Horse Racing August 31, 2020

Kentucky Derby, Louisville prepare for weekend without fans

The fastest two minutes in sports will also be the quietest in Kentucky Derby history.

Horse Racing August 22, 2020

Kentucky Derby reverses course, will run without fans

The Kentucky Derby will run without fans for the first time, Churchill Downs announced Friday, citing increasing COVID-19 cases in the area.

Horse Racing August 12, 2020

Kentucky Derby will allow limited number of fans, Churchill Downs says

Churchill Downs officials expect fewer than 23,000 people to attend this year’s race in person.

Horse Racing July 15, 2020

Arkansas Racing Commission suspends trainer Bob Baffert after horses fail drug tests

The Arkansas Racing Commission announced Wednesday the suspension of renowned trainer Bob Baffert for 15 days after two of his horses tested positive for a banned substance.

Horse Racing July 2, 2020

Monmouth Park to open thoroughbred meet Friday with fans

With the opening of the thoroughbred season at Monmouth Park days away, chief executive Dennis Drazin knows the odds are against the track making a profit.

Horse Racing June 25, 2020

Kentucky Derby, Oaks will run with limitations on spectators

Churchill Downs officials have gotten their wish, announcing Thursday that when the rescheduled Kentucky Derby is run in September there will be spectators in the stands — just more spread out than usual.

New York June 20, 2020

NY-bred Tiz the Law wins barren Belmont Stakes

Tiz the Law has won an unprecedented Belmont Stakes, claiming victory Saturday at the first race of a rejiggered Triple Crown schedule and crossing the finish line in front of eerily empty grandstands.

Horse Racing June 19, 2020

Belmont sets pace for Triple Crown, with Tiz the Law favored

It's been 17 years since Jack Knowlton and his Sackatoga Stable pals rode yellow school buses to the Belmont Stakes.

Horse Racing June 17, 2020

Tiz the Law is class of Belmont field, Triple Crown favorite

While there won’t be school buses of fans hoping to see a New York-bred horse make Belmont history, there is a busload of Triple Crown expectations heading into Saturday's race.

Horse Racing June 4, 2020

Horse named for Dr. Anthony Fauci finishes second in debut

A racehorse named for Dr. Anthony Fauci reached the finish line at a safe enough distance from others that would have made his namesake proud.