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‘I feel like I’m 30 years old.’ Ageless Mike Smith aims for Kentucky Derby history.

LEXINTON, Ky. — For Mike Smith, it’s the horses that keep him young.

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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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Queen’s hopes of Platinum Jubilee Derby glory dashed by withdrawals

The head of state is a passionate horse owner and breeder.

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Chester May Festival Day One: Changingoftheguard to book Derby ticket

Aidan O'Brien's Changingoftheguard can get the better of Godolphin's New London, while Paws For Thought, Ever Given, Star Of Lady M, Nymphadora, Hello Jumeirah and Secret State can also score on the Roodee

Liverpool Echo

Queen’s horse Reach For The Moon ruled out of Derby with injury

Reach For The Moon, the Queen’s main contender for the Derby, will miss the Classic after failing to recover in time from an injury sustained last autumn

The Guardian - UK

Sometimes you don't know you're in the Kentucky Derby until the phone rings at 3 a.m.

Aaron Sones always turns off his cellphone at night. But Sunday night, while he and his family were on vacation in Hawaii, he kept it on. He had a feeling.

Los Angeles Times

Misery for the Queen as her star horse is ruled out of Platinum Jubilee Derby

Reach For The Moon was third favourite for the Classic at Epsom and had a great chance of giving Her Majesty her first Derby winner as an owner but has been ruled out of the June 4 race

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‘My Old Kentucky Home’ will be performed at the Derby this weekend by a marching band and choir

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Charlie Appleby eyes more Epsom Classic glory as he unleashes Derby hopes

The Newmarket trainer, who saddled the first two home in the 2,000 Guineas, is now planning a raid on the Derby at Epsom and runs New London and Walk of Stars this week

Daily Mirror

Talking Horses: Appleby’s champion trainer defence takes some stopping

A superb Guineas weekend showing could help propel Charlie Appleby on to a short but illustrious list of Flat trainers

The Guardian - UK

Queen's Derby horse Reach For The Moon in race against time to run in Dante

Her Majesty's racing manager John Warren admits they have been "chasing their tails' over the three-year-old colt but a decision on whether he goes to York will be made shortly

Daily Mirror

Get to know every trainer saddling a contender in the 2022 Kentucky Derby

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The 2022 Kentucky Derby is fast approaching.

Tribune News Service

Does the Kentucky Derby still matter? It’s delivered great moments in the 21st century.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Though the past few years of the Kentucky Derby have been riddled with controversy, the first Saturday in May has also provided plenty of golden moments during the 21st century.

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5 of the greatest, history-defining wins at the Kentucky Derby

Imagine being at Churchill Downs for any of these iconic wins.

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Liverpool Echo

TV screens and bathroom ceilings smashed during Merseyside Derby

Both clubs are liaising with police to help the investigation

Daily Mirror

Michael Owen reveals text to James Milner inspired sales pitch to Liverpool teammates

Michael Owen's message to James Milner led to the Liverpool ace getting a group of players together to own a horse. Mr McCann could run in the Epsom Derby on June 4

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: Eyes could be drawn off-track for this year’s Classics

Potential attendance from Sheikh Mohammed and the Queen may see Flat racedays receive global attention

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: Cash can provide best value in Sandown’s Classic Trial

Last year’s running at Sandown included the Derby winner and Friday’s contest is certainly packed with potential

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The Independent UK

World of racing to pay tribute to the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee

Thoroughbreds owned by the Queen have won four out of the five flat racing classics, with only the Derby eluding her.

Daily Mirror

Military-style op to get Queen to Epsom Derby with very special royal surprise planned

A major military-style operation has been organised to get the Queen to the Epsom Derby to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. It comes after the monarch pulled out of several events due to mobility issues

Daily Mirror

Frankie Dettori's one wish he hopes to grant for Queen's special Platinum Jubilee year

Frankie Dettori has set his sights on riding a Royal Ascot winner for the Queen, ahead of her 96th birthday. There is a chance her famous colours may also be seen in the Epsom Derby

Daily Mirror

Tuesday racing tips: Newsboy's selections for fixtures including Epsom and Sedgefield

Newsboy's Nap for Tuesday, April 19 is Jim Boyle's Going Gone at Epsom. The home of the Derby hosts a six-race card, with the Listed Cazoo Blue Riband Trial at 2.20

Liverpool Echo

Ronny Goodlass makes Everton Merseyside Derby sacrifice as he prepares for 128km Netherlands trek

Former Everton player Ronny Goodlass is missing the Merseyside Derby against Liverpool to walk across the Netherlands for charity

Tribune News Service

John Clay: Bob Baffert is banned, but his former trainee will be the talk of the Kentucky Derby

Bob Baffert won’t be at the 2022 Kentucky Derby, and yet he might have the favorite for the 2022 Kentucky Derby.

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Three takeaways from Zandon’s impressive win in Keeneland’s Blue Grass Stakes

Three takeaways from the 98th running of the Grade 1 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes on Saturday at Keeneland:

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