Uncertain plans for Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and others leave questions for Preakness

The second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown could be absent of 150th Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and other contenders who contributed to the thrilling three-wide photo finish.

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Kentucky Derby's thrilling finish draws 16.7 million viewers. It's the biggest audience since 1989
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Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in the closest 3-horse photo finish since 19473m read
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby in photo finish3m read
Kentucky Derby fans pack the track for the 150th Run for the Roses2m read
Kentucky Derby to remain on NBC through 2032 in extension with Churchill Downs
Steve Matthews' Belmont at the Big A selections for Sunday, May 51m read
The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It's survived world wars and controversies of all kinds3m read
Filly Thorpedo Anna goes wire to wire to dominate soggy 150th Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs2m read
Steve Matthews' Belmont at the Big A selections for Saturday, May 41m read
Owner Mike Repole has Derby favorite again, Fierceness2m read
After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby2m read
Year after flip flop, NBC's Eddie Olczyk hopes he feels better about his Kentucky Derby pick3m read
Larry Demeritte is just the second Black trainer since 1951 to saddle a horse for the Kentucky Derby2m read
For ex-Derby winner Silver Charm, it's a life of leisure and Old Friends at Kentucky retirement farm4m read
2 horses fall and unseat their jockeys in 2nd race at Churchill Downs
Jayson Werth's love of horse racing after baseball has led him to the Kentucky Derby3m read
Churchill Downs unveils new $200 million paddock ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby2m read
Kentucky Derby: How to watch, the favorites and what to expect in the 150th running of the race3m read
The Kentucky Derby in the words of the winners, from Smith to Espinoza2m read
A year after tragedy and Kentucky Derby banishment, trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. is back with Catalytic2m read
Matthews' Kentucky Derby horse-by-horse analysis3m read
How well do you know the Kentucky Derby? Try the AP quiz2m read
What are the most unforgettable Kentucky Derby races over 149 years? We picked 104m read
Churchill Downs, horse racing industry striving for improved safety ahead of Kentucky Derby4m read
Trainer Chad Brown seeks first Kentucky Derby victory after coming close. Having 2 entrants helps3m read
Encino out of the 150th Kentucky Derby with leg issue. Epic Ride joins the 20-horse field
Deaths at the Kentucky Derby bring changes ahead of the 150th edition at Churchill Downs4m read
Horse racing's household name will miss the 150th Kentucky Derby. Bob Baffert is exiled for 3rd year2m read
Steve Matthews' Belmont at the Big A selections for Friday, May 31m read
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Fierceness is 5-2 morning line favorite for the milestone 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs3m read
Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Sunday, April 281m read
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South Carolina championship-winning equestrian coach Boo Major retires after 26 seasons
Triple Crown winner Justify, jockey Joel Rosario among those elected to horse racing's Hall of Fame1m read
Kentucky appeals court denies Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to enter Kentucky Derby1m read
Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Friday, April 261m read
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Owner of Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth appeals denial to run in the Kentucky Derby1m read
Judge denies request for Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in Kentucky Derby1m read
Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Friday, April 191m read
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Encino wins Lexington Stakes in final Kentucky Derby qualifier. He'll need a defection to make race
Co-favorite I Am Maximus wins the Grand National1m read

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