Horse racing replays edited to remove falls and deaths as industry grapples with social licence

For years, the racing industry has been quietly removing falls and deaths from its replays. Now, industry insiders are speaking out.

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty scratched from the Breeders' Cup Classic because of a fever

Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner and Breeders' Cup Classic favorite Sovereignty has been scratched from the $7 ...
Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Lucky Losers: Cleopatra (1920)

In 1920, another distaffer challenged colts and geldings in the Kentucky Derby beneath the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs: Cleopatra.
The Oakland Press

Sovereignty reigns in 151st Kentucky Derby, outdueling favorite Journalism in the slop

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sovereignty outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday, putting trainer Bill Mott in the winner’s circle without delay ...
Des Moines Register

'We’re not where we want to be': Kentucky's Mark Stoops reflects on tough loss to Georgia

'We’re not where we want to be': Kentucky's Mark Stoops reflects on tough loss to Georgia Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops said the Wildcats are far from where they need to be and must improve all ...