Mar. 10—(StatePoint) There are few words more synonymous with Kentucky than horses. In fact, just saying the words together evokes images of thoroughbreds and jockeys adorned in vibrant colors, as they thunder into the homestretch at Churchill Downs — all competing for the dream of winning the Kentucky Derby. Horse racing and the Kentucky Derby are so ingrained in Kentucky culture that the ...
Mar. 9—Say the words "Triple Crown" to folks and you're likely to get a variety of answers. Some people think it's about the three big horse races for thoroughbreds: The Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Others equate it with baseball and winning the batting, home run and runs batted in titles in the same season. Those responses aren't wrong, per se, but around here ...
The purse for the Preakness Stakes will increase to $2 million, up from $1.5 million in 2023, and it will become part of a new three-leg series with a potential bonus payout of $5 million, 1/ST Racing said Friday in a move designed to increase the appeal of Maryland’s signature race. Despite its status as the second jewel in the Triple Crown, the Preakness has struggled to draw top contenders ...