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What is the Kentucky Derby’s ‘Curse of Leonatus,’ and can Taiba bring an end to it?

With only two career starts under his belt, the Santa Anita Derby winner will be racing against history on Saturday.

      

Kentucky Derby expert analysis: Ed DeRosa picks a favorite and a longshot: Tiz the Bomb

Tiz the Bomb, Pioneer of Medina, Zandon top Ed DeRosa’s list to win the 2022 Kentucky Derby.

      

The Courier Journal’s sports staff makes their picks for the Kentucky Derby

Here are the picks of the sports staff for this year’s Kentucky Derby. Some longtime staffers, some new but all have picked who will win the Derby.

      

Trainer Chad Brown dominant on turf, but can he win on the Kentucky Derby’s dirt track?

Chad Brown makes most of his money in turf races. Saturday’s Kentucky Derby affords him the opportunity to leave his mark on dirt.

      

Jockeys wear white armbands at Churchill Downs to honor late exercise rider Callie Witt

Jockeys at Churchill Downs are wearing white arm bands this weekend to honor Callie Witt, an exercise rider who died on April 29 at Keeneland

      

It’s going to be a rainy Friday. Which Kentucky Oaks 2022 horses are the best mudders?

There is rain in the forecast for the 2022 Kentucky Oaks. If the race is run on a wet track, keep these horses in mind for your bets.

      

Which Kentucky Derby 2022 horses are the best mudders?

There is rain in the forecast for the 2022 Kentucky Derby. If the race is run on a wet track, keep these horses in mind for your bets.

      

Don’t want to bet on Kentucky Derby favorite Zandon? Here are 4 horses that can beat him

Don’t leave out the favorite Kentucky Derby horse, but here are four horses that should be a part of every superfecta wager.

      

Memphis transfer Emoni Bates, once a prep superstar, considering Louisville basketball

Once considered the top prospect in high school basketball, Bates is looking for a new home after an inconsistent season with the Tigers.

      

How Epicenter, Messier, Taiba and the other Kentucky Derby horses got their names

Each horse in the 2022 Kentucky Derby has a story behind its name. Many are about pedigree, others are far more unusual.

      

Handicapper Ed DeRosa’s expert picks for Oaks Day races at Churchill Downs

Expert handicapper takes some risks and some safe bets on Kentucky Oaks and undercard races Friday at Churchill Downs.

      

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