The historic 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby will be the fifth to use a custom-made, 65-foot starting gate to house the Derby field prior to the start of the race. Specifically designed for the ...

It's Derby Day. Horse racing's annual journey to Churchill Downs takes place on Saturday with the 152nd Kentucky Derby and 20 ...

Renegade, the 4-1 favorite for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, will start in the first post position for the May 2 race that will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. The Todd Pletcher-trained ...

Scott Jordan is the head starter for the Kentucky Derby, responsible for loading 20 horses into the starting gate in under two minutes. Jordan and his team of 26 horsemen familiarize the horses with ...

Every year, hardcore horse racing fans, serious gamblers and partygoers who aren't aware that horses are even running descend ...