More than 125 temporary structures and 28,842 feet of fencing are built for Derby Week at Churchill Downs. 2. Mint Julep ...

Small talk in the city of Louisville is all about the Kentucky Derby. You don’t have to be a Wise Guy to participate. Before ...

In 2020, Authentic won a thrilling edition of the Kentucky Derby, becoming the first Derby winner for his Champion sire, Into ...

This week marks the 151st Kentucky Derby race — the first of three horse races that make up the Triple Crown.On Saturday, 19 horses will line up at Churchill Downs in Louisville to run the 1.25 ...

Leader’s series on great moments in Lexington’s 250-year history tells the story of Lexington’s very first teacher clashing ...

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown.

Kentucky Derby, the 151st edition of horse racing's first Triple Crown leg, will be contested Saturday, May 3 (post time 6:57 ...

KENTUCKY. AND WE START WITH DERBY WEEK IN LOUISVILLE. AS THE EYES OF THE WORLD WILL BE ON THE CITY ON SATURDAY. THE SPRING MEET IS UNDERWAY, KICKING OFF OVER THE WEEKEND, AND WHILE THERE IS NO ...