Getting to the Kentucky Derby starting gate isn’t easy. Already this week, two horses weren't able to make it. The 152nd running of the Derby is Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs, and the field has ...

Editor's note: Follow USA TODAY's live May 1 coverage of the 2026 Kentucky Derby here. Right to Party, who had drawn the coveted No. 5 gate for the 152nd Kentucky Derby, has been scratched from the ...

The 2026 Kentucky Derby is finally here! Thousands of racegoers are expected to enjoy their day at the races before the "Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" kicks off at 6:57 p.m. at Churchill Downs in ...

A star-studded group of trainers will vie for victory May 2 in one of most iconic events in sports: the Kentucky Derby. 2026 Kentucky Derby trainer Bob Baffert at his barn on Derby Draw day at ...

More than 150,000 fans to attend the 152nd Kentucky Derby — and a celebrity list that stretches across sports, music and Hollywood. Churchill Downs has never had a problem drawing a crowd, but the ...

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Go beyond win, place, and show wagering in the Kentucky Derby for the chance at making hundreds or even thousands playing the exacta, trifecta, or superfecta! Our horse racing expert believes Chief ...