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Bob Baffert, Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs

‘Happy to be back’: Bob Baffert’s Kentucky Derby return includes two horses in the race

With his ban from Churchill Downs-owned tracks behind him, horse racing's most famous trainer knows this week is "all about the horses."

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Baffert Returns to Churchill Downs and NBC’s Derby Coverage

This year marks NBC’s 25th production of the Kentucky Derby and the first Run for the Roses since 2021 for polarizing trainer Bob Baffert, who returns this weekend after serving out a three-year suspension.

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Kentucky Derby weather: If it rains at Churchill Downs, will horses still race?

If you're heading down to Churchill Downs to enjoy horse racing leading up to the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, be sure to pack an extra poncho -- and potentially, be ready for instructions to seek shelter.

2025 Kentucky Derby: Everything you need to know to watch 151st running at Churchill Downs

Top 3-year-old horses from around the world will compete on Saturday, May 3 in the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs in ...

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Scenes from Churchill Downs where the 151st Kentucky Derby will take place

The Kentucky Derby airs Saturday on NBC, and historic Churchill Downs is preparing for the annual Run for the Roses ...

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Here's what to expect at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby week

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For all the hustle and bustle of Kentucky Derby week, Monday begins quietly at Churchill Downs. In the ...

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2025 Kentucky Derby payout, purse: What to know about prize money at Churchill Downs

The Kentucky Derby boosted its purse a year ago, which continues in 2025. Here's what to know about the prize money for the ...

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Which horses are running in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs? Meet the contenders

As the field for the 2025 Run for the Roses on May 3 at Churchill Downs comes together, we introduce you to each of the ...

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2025 Kentucky Derby sleepers, odds, free advice, contenders: 3 best longshot picks for Churchill Downs

SportsLine horse racing handicapper Jody Demling reveals his top Kentucky Derby 2025 longshots to target on Saturday at Churchill Downs ...

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Churchill Downs celebrates Louisville community on 502'sDay to kick off Derby week

502'sDay this year featured several special activities as part of Churchill Downs' tribute to Muhammad Ali, including a "Float Like a Butterfly" live art project with local artist Braylyn Stewart ...

When is the Kentucky Derby? Here's everything to know at Churchill Downs in 2025

The first leg of the Triple Crown is upon us, with the Kentucky Derby set for Saturday on NBC. Here's a preview for the ...

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Churchill Downs pausing renovations due to Trump tariffs ahead of 2025 KY Derby

The racetrack had announced plans for its ‘largest expansion’ ever, with more than $1 billion in upgrades, but officials said ...

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D. Wayne Lukas is 89 and wants to win a 5th Kentucky Derby. He’s up before dawn in pursuit of it

D. Wayne Lukas is easy to spot before dawn at Churchill Downs. He is one of the few Kentucky Derby trainers atop a stable ...

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