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May 1, 2026

Kentucky Oaks 2026 betting guide: Picks for 'Oaks Day' at Churchill Downs

Explore picks and exacta boxes for the 2026 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, including Always a Runner, Counting Stars and French Fiction analysis.

May 1, 2026

Inside the Kentucky Derby: What fans don’t see at Churchill Downs on race day

Derby Day at Churchill Downs begins long before the crowd arrives, with horses training at the track since March and a backside community of 600 workers on site.

May 1, 2026

The Swiftie Stake? How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Rumors Are Impacting Kentucky Derby Odds

From the Eras Tour to Churchill Downs? See how Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce rumors are impacting Kentucky Derby odds.

May 1, 2026

2026 Kentucky Derby Odds, Predictions: Favorites, Picks

The “Run for the Roses" is set for Saturday as the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown begins, with early Kentucky Derby odds now on the board.

May 1, 2026

Kentucky Derby 2026: What to know about the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown

Twenty horses will race for a $5 million purse at the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, with Renegade favored at 4-1 odds to win.

May 1, 2026

Paula Deen reveals the Kentucky Derby tradition she loves most — and it's not the food or drinks

Celebrity chef Paula Deen says the Kentucky Derby's fashion beats its famous food, sharing her love of watching hats and outfits at the entrance gate on Derby Day.

April 30, 2026

2026 Kentucky Derby: Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's Expert Picks, Best Bets

"The Bear" gets you primed and ready for the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Here's every little thing you need to know.

April 30, 2026

Kentucky Derby no longer guaranteed boom for Lexington as vacant hotel rooms replace sellouts

Kentucky Derby weekend is no longer a guaranteed sellout for Lexington hotels as attendance patterns shift and economic pressures grow, managers say.

April 25, 2026

2026 Kentucky Derby: Post position draw, opening morning-line odds

The 152nd Kentucky Derby post position draw and morning-line odds are here as contenders line up at Churchill Downs for the 2026 Triple Crown chase.

January 2, 2026

First female Kentucky Derby jockey Diane Crump dead at 77

Pioneering jockey Diane Crump, who broke barriers as the first female rider in the Kentucky Derby in 1970, has died at 77 after a battle with brain cancer.