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Churchill Downs has rescinded its extended suspension of Bob Baffert, allowing the Hall of Fame trainer to resume racing his horses at the historic track and partner facilities after more than three years of banishment for a failed drug test of 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit.

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all. Trainer Kenny McPeek announced the decision to send the horse to Baltimore for the second leg of the Triple Crown next Saturday.

Tens of thousands went to Churchill Downs for the biggest event of the year: the Kentucky Derby. Our reporters were there meeting people and taking photos.

The 150th Run for the Roses gave thousands of visitors a classic experience at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May.

Mystik Dan took home the top prize at the 150th Kentucky Derby. The trainer and jockey also won at the Kentucky Oaks just the day before.

Thorpedo Anna was the winning horse in a muddy Oaks race Friday at Churchill Downs.

While visitors on Oaks and Derby Days transform part of Louisville’s South End, thousands of residents call the area home all year ‘round.

A year after a spate of horse deaths at Churchill Downs, numerous investigations concluded with many questions unanswered. With a few new safety measures and upgraded technology, Churchill Downs said it's addressing safety concerns ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby.

This is a story for Kentucky Derby noobs. LPM’s William Padmore has three things you need to know to survive your first Derby.

Hats are a quintessential part of a Kentucky Derby look. And for Derby 150 coverage, LPM’s arts and culture Breya Jones tried creating her own custom hat.