Nancy Cox, the longtime dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Kentucky and the first-ever vice president for land grant engagement, plans to retire in late summer.
Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Louie Rabaut and presented by the Kentucky HBPA will return to its weekly Friday 6-7 p.m. ET run July 12.
All the leading Epsom Derby (G1) contenders, including Kentucky-bred City of Troy and Ambiente Friendly, were among 20 horses who remained in contention for the Epsom Classic following the five-day forfeits May 27.
Kentucky stewards fined Tyler Gaffalione $2,500 after a May 9 review of the stretch run by Sierra Leone and Forever Young during the Kentucky Derby (G1).
A thrilling 150th renewal of the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) and increased betting numbers through the week were not the only positive stories to come out of Churchill Downs early this month. There was also encouraging news on the equine safety front.
Alan Leavitt, who reached the heights of Standardbred breeding and racing and also contributed his knowledge and thoughtfulness to various versions of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission over the years, died May 6. He was 88.
In its second year as an official partner of the Kentucky Derby and the only sportsbook to offer parimutuel wagering on horse racing and traditional sports book wagering, FanDuel experienced increases in key metrics across the board.
Maggie Wolfendale & Sara Elbadwi look back at the results of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks from Churchill Downs.
Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. and the other connections of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan greeted the media May 5 at Churchill Downs, a day after the colt's memorable nose victory there.
Tom Pedulla writes of five key takeaways from Kentucky Derby weekend.