When the time comes for jockeys mount their horses for this year’s Kentucky Derby, the order will be coming from a GOAT.

Junior Alvarado used his riding crop on Sovereignty "more than the permitted amount" during the race last week, according to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. NBC Universal, Inc. The ...

Sovereignty is the latest winner of horse racing's ultimate competition. The 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs featured a muddy track amid soggy weather, but it still played out as a clean race.

Since the starting gate was first introduced at the Derby in 1930, the post positions that have seen the most success are No. 5 (wins in 10.9% of 92 starts), No. 10 (wins in 10.6% of 85 starts) and No ...

One of the most important races for everyone who follows equestrian sports is upon us: the Kentucky Derby, which has been held on the first Saturday of May ever since 1875, is back. Winning the Derby ...

The jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby last week has been fined over $60,000 for striking the horse with his riding crop too many times during the race, according to the ...