/tags/kentucky-derby Kentucky Derby en-US Copyright Fri, 02 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /news-from-npr/2025-05-02/inside-the-glitz-and-glamor-of-the-kentucky-derby Hats, horses and high rollers. These are just some of the things that add to the atmosphere of Churchill Downs on Derby Day. Fri, 02 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /news-from-npr/2025-05-02/inside-the-glitz-and-glamor-of-the-kentucky-derby Ayana Archie /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-05-01/history-kentucky-derby We discuss how the race became the longest, continuously held sporting event in the U.S. Thu, 01 May 2025 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-05-01/history-kentucky-derby /food/2019-05-02/tips-mint-julep-cocktail If you're not a fan of the mint julep — an icy-minty-bourbon concoction popular around the Kentucky Derby — it's likely for good reason: you just haven't had a good one. Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:08 GMT /food/2019-05-02/tips-mint-julep-cocktail Jennifer Merritt /sports/2025-04-30/the-spotlights-on-louisville-celebrations-flow-during-kentucky-derby-week In Louisville, the week leading up to the Run for the Roses is for funky fashion shows, block parties, glowing hot air balloons, rubber ducks in the Ohio River and mattress races. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:32:00 GMT /sports/2025-04-30/the-spotlights-on-louisville-celebrations-flow-during-kentucky-derby-week Giselle Rhoden /sports/2024-05-01/from-humble-beginnings-to-a-cultural-event-150-years-of-the-kentucky-derby The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday. Over the years, it's become the biggest institution of horse racing in America. But how did it begin? Wed, 01 May 2024 19:44:28 GMT /sports/2024-05-01/from-humble-beginnings-to-a-cultural-event-150-years-of-the-kentucky-derby Bill Burton /sports/2023-05-08/string-of-horse-deaths-before-the-kentucky-derby-reignites-scrutiny-about-the-sport Seven horses died in the lead-up to the final race of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs, home to the Derby, is launching an investigation into the fatalities. Mon, 08 May 2023 16:54:05 GMT /sports/2023-05-08/string-of-horse-deaths-before-the-kentucky-derby-reignites-scrutiny-about-the-sport Juliana Kim /local-news/2023-05-04/cvg-passenger-travel-up-derby-flying-pig The TSA says the busiest travel will be on Sunday and Monday. Thu, 04 May 2023 18:52:09 GMT /local-news/2023-05-04/cvg-passenger-travel-up-derby-flying-pig Ann Thompson /local-news/2022-05-10/turfway-officials-hope-the-derby-winners-history-there-will-bring-more-interest Rich Strike’s win at Turfway April 2 ultimately helped the three-year-old get in the Derby. Tue, 10 May 2022 21:49:28 GMT /local-news/2022-05-10/turfway-officials-hope-the-derby-winners-history-there-will-bring-more-interest Ann Thompson /sports/2022-02-21/2021-kentucky-derby-has-a-new-winner-after-medina-spirits-disqualification Medina Spirit, the original winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby, has been disqualified posthumously following a Monday ruling from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 21:38:20 GMT /sports/2022-02-21/2021-kentucky-derby-has-a-new-winner-after-medina-spirits-disqualification Clare Roth /news-from-npr/2021-05-09/kentucky-derby-winner-fails-drug-test-renewing-scrutiny-for-trainer-bob-baffert Medina Spirit, the horse that won the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has failed a drug test. It's the latest drug test failure for trainer Bob Baffert's horses. He denies any wrongdoing. Sun, 09 May 2021 17:01:39 GMT /news-from-npr/2021-05-09/kentucky-derby-winner-fails-drug-test-renewing-scrutiny-for-trainer-bob-baffert Eric McDaniel