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2025 Kentucky Derby Tips & Churchill Downs Best Bets

Racing correspondent Sam Turner casts his eye over the runners and riders for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby and finds two bets on an enthralling card

The Independent UK

Why the Kentucky Derby Has Never Felt Weirder

Since the death of the race ambassador in 2018, the run for the roses has seen surreal, chaotic results.

Sports Illustrated

Talking Horses: Frankie Dettori send-off a season to savour for racefans

The greatest jockey of all time debate is best left until he leaves the stage but the Italian must be part of the discussion

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‘An unbelievable bond.’ Sentimental pick Cody’s Wish delivers on final day of Keeneland Breeders’ Cup.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Cody’s Wish was the prohibitive betting favorite, but an even stronger sentimental one on the second day of the 39th Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland. The son of Curlin fended off Cyberknife, a Kentucky Derby runner in May, to take the $1 million Dirt Mile.

Tribune News Service

Preakness 2022: Epicenter always gives trainer Steve Asmussen ‘more of the same.’ That’s why he’s the clear favorite.

BALTIMORE — In a sport where the slightest misstep can erase million-dollar dreams, predictability is good. Better, sometimes, than brilliant speed.

Tribune News Service

Who is Rich Strike? What to know about the champion of this year’s Kentucky Derby

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rich Strike, the winner of the 148th Kentucky Derby, wasn’t even in the field until Friday. Here are some other facts to know about the underdog champion of this year’s race.

Tribune News Service

For Kenny McPeek, the Kentucky Derby is the final Triple Crown box to check

The story has been told before, but bears repeating. It was 4 a.m. and Kenny McPeek had been out celebrating finishing his final class at the University of Kentucky when it suddenly occurred to him he had to get a job.

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John Clay: A Bowling Green connection could turn a Kentucky Derby dream into reality

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ah, the quest. The Kentucky Derby quest. Steve Asmussen knows all about it. So does Ron Winchell. Both are coming at Saturday’s 148th running from slightly different perspectives. Asmussen is the sport’s all-time winningest trainer. Winchell is a successful Thoroughbred owner. Both are united by the quest.

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