The journey from the first Kentucky Derby to the 150th edition in 2024 included its share of influential names, men and women who have left their mark on the country’s most famous race.
Attending the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve this year for the 151st edition of the race? Congratulations! You’re one of the lucky few (OK, thousands), but for those of us not attending this year’s running at Churchill Downs — this writer included — there is still plenty at stake and many avenues to pursue.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, April 16, 2025) – Churchill Downs announced today that GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist Grace Potter will perform the national anthem at the 151st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Thorpedo Anna, the reigning 2024 Horse of the Year, was dominant in her second start of the year, winning the Apple Blossom Handicap last Saturday at Oaklawn Park by 4 ¼ lengths for trainer Kenny McPeek with
