An exploration of the troubled state of horse racing in the U.S.
America’s most famous horse race may be celebrating a milestone this year, but the hats are the real stars of the show.
At the 150th Kentucky Derby, the sport is grappling with how to ensure the safety of racehorses.
Photos of the Kentucky Derby, which is marking its 150th running.
The brash owner Mike Repole will take a break from tweaking horse racing’s powers when his colt Fierceness runs in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
Plus, the shadow over the Kentucky Derby.
The breakdown of 12 horses in the days surrounding the celebrated race a year ago has led to existential questions about the sport and its future.