by HorseMinute.com | May 3, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
In Mt. Washington, Kentucky, a small shop dedicated to Kentucky Derby memorabilia has become a popular destination for racing enthusiasts. Steve Witt, who founded the store nearly nine years ago, has cultivated a passion for horse racing since childhood, inspired by...
by HorseMinute.com | May 3, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
This year marks the 52nd anniversary of Secretariat’s historic Triple Crown victory, a feat that remains unmatched in horse racing. Secretariat, known as “Big Red,” won the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont in record times, ending a 25-year drought for...
by HorseMinute.com | May 3, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Junior Alvarado, a Venezuelan jockey, has pursued his dream of competing in the Kentucky Derby since childhood. Starting as a “backboy” in Venezuela, he aspired to become a winning jockey and eventually moved to the U.S. to achieve that goal. Now 38,...
by HorseMinute.com | May 2, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Kentucky Derby, celebrating its 151st edition this year, is a hallmark event in the horse racing industry, known for its excitement and tradition since 1875. Often called the “Run for the Roses,” this prestigious race takes place on the first weekend...
by HorseMinute.com | May 2, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The 151st Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with live coverage starting at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC. The race features 20 three-year-old horses competing for a $5 million purse over a distance of 1¼ miles. Notably, last...
by HorseMinute.com | May 2, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Latonia Derby, held at Latonia Race Track near Covington from 1887 to 1937, was a significant event in Kentucky horse racing, often attracting larger crowds than the Kentucky Derby. Initially known as the Hindoo Stakes, the race featured top 3-year-old...
