#Mint Juleps

Kentucky, well known for its picturesque rolling Bluegrass and signature libation (bourbon!), is perhaps most famous for hosting one of the greatest parties of the year: the Kentucky Derby. If you can't be a part of the Derby experience at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on the first Saturday in May, there are plenty of ways to bring the…

Justify, ridden by jockey Mike Smith, crosses the finish line to win the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky. Rob Carr/Getty Images The 145th Kentucky Derby takes place this weekend at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The first event of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, the…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - On another first Saturday in May, the beauty of America's oldest sport battled neck and neck down the stretch with its unseemliness as a colt named Medina Spirit elegantly held off a determined challenge from Mandaloun. They moved in tandem like four-legged ballet dancers - effortlessly, beautifully. No one here who loved…

The bourbon and mint juleps will be flowing at Churchill Downs for the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby, which hopes to race past last year's controversy The 2021 winner, Medina Spirt, was disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance. Bob Baffert, the horse's Hall of Fame trainer and a six-time Derby winner, was banned by Churchill…

You could don a fancy floral frock or stylish seersucker suit along with an amazing hat, pour yourself a mint julep and watch the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby at home, but experiencing the race with a crowd of similarly styled people may make it even more enjoyable. Plus, when you watch at a public gathering, you could win a prize for being…

All along, Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson hoped he wouldn't have a chance to be in Louisville on the first Saturday in May, sipping mint juleps and watching the Kentucky Derby in person. - THIS STORY WAS UPDATED FRIDAY -- That would have meant the Avalanche already had been eliminated from the playoffs. But for a while, it seemed there was a…

Festive hats and mint juleps are just accessories to the Kentucky Derby, the annual horse race held in Louisville's Churchill Downs. The horses are the main event, and at this year's 148th race slated for May 7, a Connecticut-owned horse is set to take the track. While Mo Donegal is making his Derby debut this weekend, Durante and Buckley were also…

It's the fastest two minutes in sports, but it's still an all-day party and not just at Churchill Downs. Casinos and off-track-betting locations in the Philadelphia area have a full day of fun planned for the Kentucky Derby, whether fans are in it for the mint juleps or are there to study the Daily Racing Form. Where to watch and bet on the Derby…

In 1919, Sir Barton became the first of 13 horses to win the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes, capturing what would become known as the Triple Crown, horse racing's most cherished and elusive prize. Before the Kentucky Derby is run each spring, every trainer, owner, jockey and bettor dreams of a Triple…

Enter to win $50000 by betting on "the most exciting two minutes in sports" at MaximBet. The Kentucky Derby is called "the most exciting two minutes in sports" for good reason. The world's most famous horse race features elite equine athletes, a rich sporting tradition, and plenty of dapper horse racing fans sipping mint juleps. And you don't even…

By Andy Serling FOX Sports Horse Racing Analyst Every year, people shift their attention to Louisville on the first Saturday in May for the Kentucky Derby. Whether you are a horse racing expert or betting for fun, there is plenty of action to go around in the first leg of the Triple Crown. In my role as a public handicapper, I make thousands of…

The Kentucky Derby -- the greatest two minutes in sports -- is back in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 7. The Kentucky Derby is an event defined by pomp and fanfare, complete with big hats, mint juleps and major bets. Having attended last year's Derby, I can attest to the tradition and enthusiasm on Saturday of the race - from the infield to the box…

We're so happy to welcome Rhea back to our pages. She's agreed to come out of retirement to write an occasional piece when inspiration strikes. As we speak, we are two-thirds the way through horse racing's Triple Crown season with the second event, the Preakness Stakes, having run on May 21 and the Belmont Stakes taking place on June 11, but what I…

The Kentucky Derby -- the greatest two minutes in sports -- is back in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 7. The Kentucky Derby is an event defined by pomp and fanfare, complete with big hats, mint juleps and major bets. Having attended last year's Derby, I can attest to the tradition and enthusiasm on Saturday of the race - from the infield to the box…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Get your finest suits, your fascinators and your mint juleps ready, because this year's edition of the Kentucky Derby is going to be a fun one. On Friday's Locked On Today podcast, longtime horse racing expert, writer and analyst Dick Jerardi joined host Peter Bukowski to talk about the storylines heading into the 148th edition of…

The Kentucky Derby offers numerous ways to pick a winning horse. And of course, that's half the fun of celebrating Derby Day with mint juleps, over-the-top hats and a few bets placed with friends. The Athletic's writers make their best bets for Saturday's run of the roses at Churchill Downs. One thing to keep an eye on will be the weather as rain…

It's time once again for pricey mint juleps and off-key singing of "My Old Kentucky Home." The Kentucky Derby will be run this Saturday at Churchill Downs racetrack. Veteran Derby watchers say there does not appear to be a standout horse in this year's field, but someone must win, and many people will make money on it. Here's what we know about…

It is not known as the "Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" for nothing, having produced all kinds of blistering first-placed performances since it was first run in 1875. Pace is a definite attribute in the Churchill Downs signature race and in this article, Planet Sport looks at the five fastest winners of all-time in the Kentucky Derby. Hold onto…

It's finally here: that long-awaited first Saturday in May, when the 148th Kentucky Derby will draw about 165000 spectators to Churchill Downs. Zandon is the favorite horse in this year's race, with 3-1 odds. Epicenter (7-2), Messier (8-1) and Mo Donegal (10-1) round out the top horses. You can see all of the Derby odds here. If you won't be…