The 2023 Kentucky Derby favorite was scratched the morning of the race, the fifth horse to be scratched in recent days
Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
Forte is Kentucky Derby favorite, but don’t count out Tapit Trice, Angel of Empire, Verifying
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Inside Kentucky Derby pace that will decide winner: First half mile is key
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Secretariat’s Triple Crown turns 50: Why there’s no GOAT argument in horse racing
Why there is no expectation in horse racing that we’ll ever see Secretariat’s equal.
Where is Bob Baffert? Why six-time Kentucky Derby winner isn’t at Churchill Downs
With six Kentucky Derby titles and 16 Triple Crown race wins, Bob Baffert was horse racing’s only crossover star. Why isn’t he at Churchill Downs?
‘Just a knockout:’ Owners of Practical Move took huge chance for Kentucky Derby payoff
After years of running horses on the New Mexico circuit, the Amestoys wanted to buy a Kentucky Derby prospect. They knew it was easier said than done.
Two horses from same barn collapsed, died at Churchill Downs: ‘I’m shattered’
On Saturday, Parents Pride collapsed and died following the eighth race at Churchill Downs. On Tuesday, a similar tragedy befell Chasing Artie.
What to know about the 2023 Kentucky Derby draw
Forte, the favorite for Saturday’s 149th Kentucky Derby, will try to become the seventh horse to win from the No. 15 post position.
What happened to Kentucky Derby hero Rich Strike? Comeback in the works after uneven results
A year ago, Rich Strike delivered one of the biggest upsets and most compelling stories in Kentucky Derby history. What has happened since then?
Giannis Antetokounmpo puts Bucks’ NBA playoff ‘failure’ in perspective with honest answer
Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s answer to this question after the Bucks’ loss is going viral for all the right reasons