Kentucky Derby
Jockey Ricardo Santana Jr. reacts after crossing the finish line to win the 128th running of the Metropolitan horse race, Saturday, June 5, 2021, At Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
The Latest: Essential Quality rallies to win Belmont Stakes

Jun. 05, 2021 02:01 PM EDT

Flavien Prat atop Rombauer reacts after winning the 146th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Will Newton)
Prat honors commitment to ride Hot Rod Charlie in Belmont

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 02, 2021 02:33 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: New York

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 03:52 PM EDT
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Jockey John Velazquez, left, watches as trainer Bob Baffert holds up the winner's trophy after they victory with Medina Spirit in the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Medina Spirit could lose Ky. Derby win; track bans Baffert

By Gary B. Graves May. 09, 2021 11:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 2, 2021 file photo, a pharmacy technician loads a syringe with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination site at the Portland Expo in Portland, Maine. On Friday, March 7 The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly asserting that Pfizer admitted in its COVID-19 clinical trial protocol document that vaccinated people can “shed” the vaccine, emitting materials that can spread to unvaccinated people by inhalation or skin contact.(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

By The Associated Press May. 07, 2021 01:21 PM EDT

John Velazquez, left, talks with Todd Pletcher after Velazquez rode Malathaat to victory during the 147th running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
American Pharoah, Todd Pletcher elected to Hall of Fame

May. 05, 2021 11:50 AM EDT

John Velazquez riding Medina Spirit, third from right, leads the field as they round the fourth turn to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Kentucky Derby, NFL draft pull in television viewers

By David Bauder May. 04, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

John Velazquez riding Medina Spirit, third from right, leads the field as they round the fourth turn to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Latest: Belmont Stakes to have at least 11,000 fans

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

John Velazquez, right, rides Medina Spirit ahead of Florent Geroux aboard Mandaloun to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Kentucky Derby win

By Beth Harris May. 01, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

A fan scream during a race before the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Latest: Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Derby win

May. 01, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

CORRECTS RIDER AND HORSE AT RIGHT TO IRAD ORTIZ JR. AND SEARCH RESULTS - John Velazquez, left, is congratulated by Irad Ortiz Jr. on Search Results after Velazquez rode Malathaat to victory during the 147th running of the Kentucky Oaks horse race at Churchill Downs, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Malathaat rallies in stretch to win Kentucky Oaks

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 30, 2021 06:38 PM EDT

Fans wait for a race while social distancing before 147th running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
With fans and flowery hats, Derby is back at old home in May

By Beth Harris Apr. 30, 2021 01:56 PM EDT

Graphic shows horses in the Kentucky Derby with post positions and silks; with related stories; 6c x 3 7/8 inches
Essential Quality is 2-1 favorite for the Kentucky Derby

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 27, 2021 01:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this undated photo provided by Jessa Mayhew in April 2020, hat maker Kenzie Kapp models one of her fascinator designs for the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May 2021, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar to Louisville. And local officials and business owners are hopeful it translates into better cash flow after the coronavirus pandemic upended the Derby’s schedule the previous year. “It definitely smells like Derby,” said business owner and Louisville native Kapp, who’s relishing a boost in demand making masks to match her hats and fascinators. (Jessa Mayhew via AP)
Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 25, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

In a photo provided by Benoit Photo, Rock Your World and jockey Umberto Rispoli win the Grade I $750,000 Santa Anita Derby Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)
Rock Your World rocks win in Santa Anita Derby; Baffert 2nd

By Beth Harris Apr. 03, 2021 08:25 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, center, talks with Georgia Tech's coach Geoff Collins, left, during the school's Pro Day football workout on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Latest: Some D-backs players, coaches receive vaccine

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2021 09:49 AM EDT

In this image provided by Hodges Photography, Hot Rod Charlie, with Joel Rosario aboard, wins the 108th running of the $1,000,000 Grade II Louisiana Derby horse race at the Fair Grounds Race Course, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in New Orleans. (Lou Hodges, Jr./Hodges Photography via AP)
Hot Rod Charlie wins Louisiana Derby by 2 lengths

By Brett Martel Mar. 20, 2021 07:12 PM EDT

Buffalo Sabres forward Curtis Lazar (27) is stopped by Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
The Latest: Santa Anita to reopen with limited capacity

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 10:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2020, file photo, Authentic crosses the finish line with jockey John Velazquez to win the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Authentic was honored as Horse of the Year at the 50th annual Eclipse Awards on Thursday night, Jan. 28. The ceremony was held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Kentucky Derby winner Authentic wins Horse of the Year honor

By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2021 10:24 PM EST

FILE - In this March 18, 2020, file photo, Harry Powell, of Lexington, Ky., works to change the marquee at the Kentucky Theatre in Lexington, Ky., The Kentucky Theatre will closed following an executive order from Gov. Andy Beshear asking all public-facing businesses to close to help fight the spread of coronavirus. (Alex Slitz/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP, File)
COVID-19 pandemic voted top story of 2020 in Kentucky

By Bruce Schreiner Dec. 24, 2020 07:55 AM EST