The Preakness Stakes is not until May 21st, but there is no way Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike is going to win. I am still shocked he won the Derby.
Saturday was a perfect example of how the Kentucky Derby can be so much fun and frustrating, all at the same time. In a 20 horse field anything is possible.
Saturday's Kentucky Derby will be interesting to watch for people in the Capital Region. Not only is it the biggest horserace of the season, but there are a couple of local ties to the "Run For The Roses". One is a horse and the other is a trainer.
Trainer Chad Brown could not have asked for a better post position for the Kentucky Derby. Zandon will start from gate 10, which is right in the middle.
The horse-racing community, which runs so deeply in Saratoga, lost one of its premiere thoroughbred racehorses earlier today. Medina Spirit has passed away.
With so many things going on this weekend it can be hard to fit it all in one weekend, let alone one day. On this weeks Free Advice Friday we show you how.
Today marks the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby and first leg of the triple crown. Post time is at 6:24 and will be broadcast on NBC. The Capital Region is closely tied to horse racing as the city of Saratoga Springs hosts the summer meet beginning in July
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Saturday marks the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Two female trainers and one female jockey have the chance to break down the gender barrier and win the "Run For The Roses".