Hours after I'll Have Another's thrilling victory, the body of groomer Adan Fabian Perez was found in a Churchill Downs barn. With no current suspects or leads the circumstantial intrigue looms over horse racing's most famous track. Read More ›
Authorities say a man who may have been killed and whose body was found early Sunday in a barn at Churchill Downs hours after the Kentucky Derby worked at the racetrack.
Horses aside, this race is about three things: famous people, headgear, and getting trashed. Here, a complete photo recap of the Derby. Read More ›
'Tis a silly, silly tradition. Read More ›
When attending the biggest event on the horse racing calendar impeccable dress is paramount. These pro athletes, coaches, and broadcasters received the message loud and clear. Read More ›
Dullahan is currently sitting at 5-1 odds heading into today's run for the roses. Get an intimate view into what makes this horse so special to racing fans, and bettors, alike. Read More ›
This cocktail is not just ideal for Kentucky Derby day, but also any other day of the year, if you ask me. Here's tasty a recipe from an 1862 book that uses cognac instead of bourbon. Read More ›
It’s not every day you get to see this many atrocious hats in the one place. While they may not exactly compete with the hats seen at the Royal Wedding, they certainly deserve their own episode of “What Not To Wear.” View List ›
Congratulations to Animal Kingdom and John Velazquez for winning the 2011 Kentucky Derby! View List ›
The New Yorker's Ben Greenman makes an astute observation regarding this year's derby winner “Animal Kingdom.” View Image ›
Kentucky Derby is super hot on the BuzzFeed Network right now. Here's all the best viral buzz on Kentucky Derby. View Topic ›
If Pants On Fire is victorious tomorrow at Churchill Downs, 23-year-old Rosie Napravik will become the first female jockey in history to win the Kentucky Derby. POF would also become the Kentucky Derby champion with the best name since Thunder Gulch won the Run for the Roses in '95. View Image ›
Happy (almost) Derby Day everyone! Let's all put on silly hats and win some fucking money! Take Quiz ›
After his stunning come-from-behind victory at the Kentucky Derby, Borel's riding the favorite at today's Preakness. Update: He won! Good thing I bet on him at the OTB in Chinatown, even if I had to borrow that money. He's so cute! I love his accent. Read More ›
In case you missed it: Mine That Bird, a horse favored only 50-1, became the second-biggest underdog to win the Kentucky Derby. Purchased for only $9,500 and ridden by jockey Calvin Borel, the horse pulled away from the pack toward the end of the run and won by almost seven lengths. I don't know about y'all, but I was rooting for Mr. Hot Stuff. Read More ›
The name of the horse that was euthanized at the Kentucky Derby after breaking two ankles while crossing the finish line in second place. Politicos are drawing parallels between Hillary Clinton’s tragic horse pick and the Presidential race. Read More ›
