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Kentucky Derby underdog Wild On Ice dies during training for US Classic

Wild On Ice was due to be ridden in the Kentucky Derby by Ken Tohill, who aged 60 was set to become the oldest jockey to ride in America's most famous race

Daily Mirror

Train drivers staging three fresh strikes including on FA Cup Final and Derby day

The Aslef union announced three new strikes, including on Saturday, June 3

Daily Mirror

The Derby start time changed to avoid FA Cup Final clash on bumper day of live sport

The Jockey Club announced a 1.30pm start time for the Betfred Derby after the FA Cup final was moved to a 3pm kick-off due to police concerns

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FA Cup Final to form part of blockbuster double header in one of ITV's biggest ever days

The FA Cup Final and The Derby at Epsom will be shown on the same day by ITV with bosses hoping for huge audiences on one of the biggest ever days of live sport

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Activist who disrupted Grand National warns of further action ahead of Royal Ascot and the Derby

Protesters from Animal Rising stormed the race-course at Aintree on Saturday, delaying the famous steeplechase by 14 minutes

Evening Standard

Grand National protesters pledge more disruption - with Epsom Derby feared next

Campaigners from Animal Rising may target Epsom Derby next after storming the racecourse Aintree on Saturday ahead of this year's Grand National

Daily Mirror

The Derby lands on gambling sponsor after blue-chip name search fails

The Derby at Epsom, Britain’s most historic and prestigious Classic, will be sponsored by a gambling company for the first time

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John Clay: Todd Pletcher owns a stacked Kentucky Derby deck, but watch out for the Japanese

When it comes to this year’s Kentucky Derby, there is no question which trainer is currently holding the strongest hand.

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Tapit Trice outduels Verifying to win the Blue Grass Stakes, clinch Kentucky Derby spot

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tapit Trice was the favorite in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland on Saturday and considered one of the top choices for next month’s Kentucky Derby, but his last race had left some questions.

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John Clay: Five questions to be answered in Saturday’s Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Keeneland’s Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep race hits the dirt on Saturday when 11 colts head to the post for the $1 million Blue Grass Stakes.

Tribune News Service

Kentucky Derby Watch 2023: Forte emerges as clear favorite with race now a month away

LEXINGTON, Ky. — With only one month left until the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, one horse has separated itself from the pack as a clear front-runner for this year’s Run for the Roses.

Tribune News Service

Forte’s win in Florida Derby makes him the big Kentucky Derby favorite

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — If there was any doubt who will be the favorite for the Kentucky Derby, Forte erased it with a rousing come-from-behind win Saturday in the $1 million Florida Derby.

Los Angeles Times

Fremantle and West Coast prepare for the Western Derby, with the Dockers trying to fix their scoring troubles

As we get set for the Western Derby, Fremantle is under pressure to bounce back after a poor start to the season against their biggest rivals. Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson look at the Dockers and their most glaring weakness — scoring.

ABC News

Talking Horses: Derby must avoid bookmaker backing for good of racing

If a bookie is the only option for the Epsom Classic sponsor, it may be better to go with no sponsor at all

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Los Angeles Times

After four decades, trainer Ed Moger gets his first Triple Crown starter

LOS ANGELES — Horse racing is all about the Triple Crown, three races for 3-year-olds held over a five-week period. The vast majority of trainers never get there, but it doesn't keep them from trying.

Los Angeles Times

Bob Baffert moves his top Kentucky Derby horses to former assistant Tim Yakteen

Trainer Bob Baffert moved the remainder of his top Kentucky Derby horses to former assistant Tim Yakteen on Sunday including Arabian Knight, winner of the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn and the horse given the best chance of winning the Derby, according to future odds.

Sports Illustrated

The Wild Life of the Last Black Jockey to Rule the Kentucky Derby

Jimmy Winkfield is just one of five men to win the prestigious race back-to-back in 1901 and ’02, but shortly after his triumph, U.S. horse racing turned its back on him—and everyone who looked like him.

Los Angeles Times

Bob Baffert cannot run horses at Kentucky Derby after court denies injunction

Trainer Bob Baffert’s attempt to run horses in this year’s Kentucky Derby was once again denied when a federal district court in Louisville, Ky., denied his request for a preliminary injunction. Baffert is currently serving a two-year suspension by Churchill Downs Inc. after Medina Spirit tested positive for a legal…

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Tribune News Service

Kentucky Derby Watch 2023: A look at the top 10 contenders, including Bob Baffert horses

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Less than three months remain until the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, and a strong field of top contenders has already begun to form.

Tribune News Service

Saturday’s Kentucky Derby preps: Points on line in Holy Bull but not in ‘Baffert Stakes’

The Kentucky Derby is officially on the horizon.

Daily Mirror

Arsenal release damning statement on anti-semitism incidents during Tottenham clash

Arsenal have penned a strong statement condemning a number of shocking incidents that took place during the weekend of their North London Derby victory over fierce rivals Tottenham

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United must shut down three key Crystal Palace threats

Man Utd's fixture list is packed with a game against Crystal Palace only a few days after the Manchester Derby.

Football London

New footage emerges of Tottenham fan kicking Aaron Ramsdale after Arsenal keeper celebrates

North London Derby: Footage emerges from the Tottenham end of a fan kicking Aaron Ramsdale after Arsenal go eight clear at the top.

Football London

Ben Davies delivers honest Mikel Arteta verdict ahead of Tottenham vs Arsenal North London Derby

Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies has heaped praise on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as the two clubs prepare to go head-to-head in Sunday's North London Derby

Football London

Rodrigo Bentancur and the four decisions Antonio Conte has to make for the North London Derby

The latest edition of the North London Derby arrives this Sunday and Antonio Conte has a few selection decisions to make before the day arrives

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