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Preakness Stakes post positions

Improbable will once again open as the morning-line favorite at 5/2.

Country House (65-1) wins Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security is DQ'd

Sporting News tracked all the action live from the 2019 Kentucky Derby, with full race results and highlights following the "most exciting two minutes in sports."

Country House out of Preakness

The controversial Derby winner is out of the second leg of the Triple Crown due to an emerging illness, his trainer says.

Kentucky Derby DQ appeal denied

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission says the stewards' ruling is final, and now the horse's owners are planning to sue.

Maximum Security owner to appeal DQ

Owner Gary West told NBC's "Today" that Maximum Security will not compete in the Preakness Stakes on May 18.

Country House's controversial Kentucky Derby win explained

For the first time, the horse that cross the finish line first at the Kentucky Derby did not win the race.

Betting implications of Country House's controversial Kentucky Derby win

Close to $9 million was lost by bettors after Maximum Security was disqualified

Saints react to Derby ending

Several New Orleans fans brought up the no-call in the NFC title game against the Rams after the Kentucky Derby review.

Kentucky Derby bettors lose $9M

Even though Maximum Security crossed the finish line first Saturday, Country House won after several jockeys filed objections.

Kentucky Derby winners: A complete list of all-time race champions, records, Triple Crown horses

Here is a list of Kentucky Derby winners, every Triple Crown champion in history and other longshot and record-winning horses at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Derby payouts: How much does the winner make in 2019?

More money than ever will be up for grabs at the 2019 Kentucky Derby thanks to an increase in betting. Here's the full list of payouts, including the grand prize for this year's winner.

Social media reacts to Derby DQ

Maximum Security is the first race winner to be DQ'd on race day in the 145 runnings of the Kentucky Derby.

Country House wins Derby

Maximum Security won the Kentucky Derby, and then he didn't.

Traditions of the Kentucky Derby: Hats, drinks, outfits and more

Whether it's the over-the-top hats, expensive mint juleps or iconic architecture, there's something for everybody to help make the Kentucky Derby one of sports' most unique events.

Horse racing's all-time Triple Crown winners

A comprehensive list of horse racing's Triple Crown winners, along with every Kentucky Derby winner since 1875.

Weather could affect Kentucky Derby

Rain is expected to fall for much of Saturday, though there is a chance it will stop before the race starts at 6:50 p.m. ET.

Kentucky Derby odds 2019: Picks, predictions and how to bet on horse racing

Betting on the Kentucky Derby? We've got you covered with odds, picks and a tutorial on betting horse races.

Kentucky Derby horses 2019: Top contenders in field, betting odds, predictions

Get ready for the "most exciting two minutes in sports." Here's everything to know about the 2019 Kentucky Derby's field of horses, top contenders and updated betting odds.

Fast facts before you pick a horse in the 2019 Kentucky Derby

Read these must-know facts before you pick a horse to win the 2019 Kentucky Derby.

Everything you need to know about the 2019 Kentucky Derby

Here's everything you need to know about the 145th edition of the Kentucky Derby.

What time is the Kentucky Derby 2019? Post time, race start, TV channel, live stream

The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday, May 4. Here's everything to know about the 2019 race, including TV channel, post time, updated betting odds and more.

The celibate life of a champion racehorse: When sex doesn't follow Kentucky Derby glory

Most Kentucky Derby-winning horses retire to a lavish life of fame and sex after their breeding rights are sold for millions. But not all champions have the equipment to do so.

Announcer sues Amazon over call

Dave Johnson — known for his "And DOWN the stretch they come!" during calls of horse races — sued Amazon on Tuesday in a New York court.

Kentucky Derby 2019 post positions

The field for the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby is set after Tuesday's post-position draw at Churchill Downs.

Belmont Stakes 2018: Watch Justify win Triple Crown at Belmont

Catch up on the highlights and updates from Justify's Triple Crown-win at Belmont.

Belmont Stakes 2018: Morning line odds, picks and how to bet on horse racing

Betting on the Belmont? We've got you covered with odds, picks and a tutorial on betting horse races.

Every horse that nearly missed completing the Triple Crown

Here are the horses that have won the first two legs of the Triple Crown but couldn’t win the last one.

Where 13 unlucky Triple Crown hopefuls went wrong at Belmont

Heartbreak comes in many different fashions, and 13 horses to win the first two legs of the Triple Crown since 1978 have experienced it in a variety of ways.

When is the Belmont Stakes? Post time, race start, how to watch live

Everything you need to know for the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes.

2018 Belmont Stakes: Fast facts before Justify runs for Triple Crown

Justify will try to become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown winner at the 2018 Belmont Stakes. Here's what you need to know.

Justify's Triple Crown bid moves to Belmont Stakes

Bob Baffert's latest stud colt will run for the first Triple Crown since 2015 on June 9 at Belmont Park.

Preakness Stakes 2018: Craziest photos, videos from Pimlico

Ah, a weekend of horse racing, alcohol and inches of mud; what could possibly go wrong?

Preakness Stakes 2018: Justify wins thrilling stretch duel; Triple Crown bid intact

Justify will continue his quest for horse racing's Triple Crown after a win in the Preakness Stakes.

Fast facts before you 'Justify' picking a horse in the 2018 Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Justify has a great shot to win the Preakness, the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.

Preakness Stakes 2018: Updated odds, picks and how to bet on horse racing

Betting on the Preakness Stakes? We've got you covered with odds, picks and a tutorial on betting horse races.

What time is the Preakness Stakes? Post time, race start, how to watch live

Everything you need to know for the 143rd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.

Preakness Stakes 2018: Weather reports indicate thunderstorms at Pimlico

Will thunderstorms give the Preakness the same muddy feel as the Derby?

America's bet against sports gambling was always a big loser

SN's Mike DeCourcy explains why the federal ban on sports betting being ruled unconstitutional is a welcome end to what was a senseless prohibition in the U.S. for years.

Watch Kentucky Derby winner Justify dominate the Run for the Roses

Justify handled the sloppy conditions in Louisville the best and captured the 144th Kentucky Derby.

What time is the Kentucky Derby? Post time, race start, how to watch live

Here's how to watch the 144th annual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Fast facts before you pick a horse in the 2018 Kentucky Derby

Read these must-know facts before you pick a horse to win the 2018 Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby records and all-time leaders

Secretariat is the first horse that comes to mind when listing Kentucky Derby records. But what are some other Kentucky Derby records held by horses, jockeys and trainers?

2018 Kentucky Derby: Workout videos of longshots, contenders in the lineup

Here are some workout videos of the horses running in the 144th edition of the Kentucky Derby.

Say cheers to the Kentucky Derby on Cinco de Mayo with these fusion cocktails

Craziest hats worn at the Kentucky Derby

On Saturday, hats of all shapes and sizes will make there way to Churchill Downs for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has retired to a life of sex, sex and more sex

American Pharoah is living the fantasy life of a teenage male. He’ll have a luxurious place to live and roam. He’ll eat and sleep a lot. And he’ll have sex up to three times a day.