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Sovereignty reigns in slop at 151st Kentucky Derby

Here’s your inside track to understanding – and enjoying – the 151st Kentucky Derby

This year's edition of "the most exciting two minutes in sports" will captivate spectators with pageantry, history and lots of money.

The Courier Journal on MSN · 3d

How long is the race distance for the Kentucky Derby? 151st race is this week

The 151st Kentucky Derby is slated for May 3, with crowds flocking to Churchill Downs throughout Derby Week leading up to the big race. While the National Weather Service has predicted a rainy forecast,

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Sovereignty reigns in the slop at the 151st Kentucky Derby

The decorated career of understated trainer Bill Mott reached another celebrated height Saturday evening, and the long, long hunt of titanic global owner Godolphin reached some roses at last, all because Sovereignty reached a thrilling stretch run in the slop and then won the 151st Kentucky Derby with quite some relish.

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With Kentucky Derby in the books, could there be a Triple Crown bid?

With Sovereignty in the books as the 151st Kentucky Derby winner, the question shifts to: Will he forge on to try to win the ...

Kentucky Derby 151 fan guide: Everything you need to know about race day

All the information necessary, whether you’re heading to Churchill Downs, taking in the day at Keeneland or watching on TV.

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How long is the Kentucky Derby? Distance, time of legendary Churchill Downs race

How long is the Kentucky Derby? The race track at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby is 1¼ miles in distance, the equivalent of 2,200 yards. Of the three Triple Crown races, ...

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Kentucky Derby 2025 Horses, race time, odds, post positions, payout, field and everything else you need to know

Post position matters quite a bit at the Kentucky Derby. Horses in the earlier post positions have traditionally performed ...

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When is the Kentucky Derby? All the Details Behind the 2025 Horse Race

John and Henry Churchill (also passionate horse aficionados), then used it to build a horse-racing track aptly named “Churchill Downs.” A year later, the very first Kentucky Derby was run in ...

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How to Bet on Kentucky Derby 2025 in Kentucky

Learn how to bet on the 2025 Kentucky Derby in Kentucky. Read about the top online sportsbooks and the best offers and free ...

The Courier-Journal6d

Which Kentucky Derby 2025 horses are best mudders? What to know if it rains Saturday

Several Kentucky Derby contenders have experience racing in wet conditions. Information on wet-track performance is provided for key contenders including Rodriguez, Final Gambit and Coal ...

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