Kentucky Derby Bucks Activists, Will Play ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ Theme Despite Attacks
Kentucky Derby host Churchill Downs says it will play “My Old Kentucky Home” despite claims from activists that the song is “racist”
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‘Game Changer’: Officials Praise Horse Racing Safety Bill
Horse racing officials and industry activists are hailing the passage and signing of a safety and integrity bill that will standardize medication and doping rules in an effort to make the sport safer and fairer.
Anti-Israel Linda Sarsour Arrested at Louisville Protest
Dozens of protesters were arrested on Tuesday in Kentucky, including far-left, anti-Israel activist Linda Sarsour.
Kentucky Derby Reverses Course, Will Run Without Fans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Next month’s Kentucky Derby will run without fans at Churchill Downs. The historic track citied rises in COVID-19 cases in the Louisville area.
Churchill Downs to Reopen Stables, Race Without Spectators
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs will open stables at the track and training center in phases starting May 11 before races are run during its spring meet without spectators.
Police: Drunk Fan Arrested After Jumping on Horse and Riding it at Churchill Downs
Police have arrested a man and charged him with the drunken stunt of mounting a racehorse and trying to take it on a tour of the track at Kentucky’s Churchill Downs, according to a report.
