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Mendelssohn's breeder says the horse can run on anything

All the traveling is ‘traditional’ for 2018 Kentucky Derby contender’s Mendelssohn, says Mendelssohn’s breeder. ‘It looks like he just skipped over (the Churchill Downs track,’ said breeder Fred Mitchell Thursday morning.

      

 

 

CourierJournal staff: Kentucky Derby 2018

Bill Cain, Paul Rolfes, Danielle Lerner and Jake Lourim give you their picks for Kentucky Derby 2018.

        

Thursday's Backside 2018 Kentucky Derby Report looks at the arrival of Mendelssohn

Mendelssohn hits the track at Churchill Downs Thursday morning for the first time, two days before the 2018 Kentucky Derby.

        

Ex-Indiana wrestler arrested after kicking swans in the head

Former Indiana University wrestler Rocco Mantella was arrested last week in Florida after witnesses reported that he was kicking swans in the head and appeared to be practicing karate.

        

His daughter died of opioid overdose. Now his Oaks horse runs for her

For Heavenhasmynikki’s owner, Kentucky Oaks 2018 is more than just a race.

      

 

 

Kentucky Derby contender Mendelssohn builds buzz in first workout

After Derby contender Mendelssohn made a noisy exit from the track following his gallop Thursday, his connections said it was “very easy on him.”

        

Just how good is Justify, Bob Baffert's new star Kentucky Derby horse?

Santa Anita Derby winner is 3 for 3 in his career and the 3-1 morning-line favorite of the Kentucky Derby horses. But does he have enough experience?

        

Cowboys' Jason Witten to retire, join ESPN's 'Monday Night Football'

Jason Witten, the Dallas Cowboys’ 15-year veteran tight end, is retiring from football to join ESPN’s broadcast team for ‘Monday Night Football.’

      

 

 

NBA beware: LaVar Ball is back and it's only a matter of time before he starts talking

LaVar Ball is back in America after overseeing LiAngelo and LaMelo play basketball in Lithuania, and he may be ready to break his NBA silence.

        

Churchill Downs exercise rider uses horses as 'therapy' to beat cancer

Horses were Margarito Fierro’s addiction and his medicine as he battled cancer.

      

 

 

Jason Frakes from Courier Journal: Kentucky Derby 2018 picks

Courier Journal sports writer Jason Frakes gives his top picks for Kentucky Derby 144.

        

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