The New York Times – Sports:
Forte is the morning-line favorite in the 149th Run for the Roses, which figures to be anything but ordinary.
Category: Churchill Downs Inc
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On the Eve of the Derby, Four Horse Deaths Renew Safety Concerns
The New York Times – Sports:
At Churchill Downs, the site of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, two horses were euthanized after injuries and two died while training. The track called the deaths “unusual” and “unacceptable.”
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Even in Exile, Bob Baffert Is the King of the Sport of Kings
The New York Times – Sports:
Baffert was barred from Triple Crown races after Medina Spirit tested positive for a prohibited drug at the 2021 Kentucky Derby. But owners keep sending him expensive horses — and he keeps winning.
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Can Jockey Sonny Leon Ride Rich Strike to a Win at the Belmont?
The New York Times – Sports:
Sonny Leon became a big name in the sport when he steered Rich Strike to victory in the Kentucky Derby. But he says he’s happiest on small-time ovals.
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2022 Kentucky Derby: Start Time and Horses to Watch
The New York Times – Sports:
Bob Baffert’s absence creates an opportunity for trainers who have longed to win the race.
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Racing Still Mourns the Ill-Fated Kentucky Derby Winner, Medina Spirit
The New York Times – Sports:
The little colt with the star on his forehead shocked the world a year ago by winning the Kentucky Derby. Those who knew and loved him still mourn what happened after that.
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Kentucky Derby 2022: Expert Picks and Who Will Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert assess the field for the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.