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Diane Crump, the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby and a trailblazer for women in horse racing, has died at age 77 from brain cancer. She broke gender barriers in the sport, winning 228 races and inspiring future generations of female jockeys. Crump was celebrated for her courage, determination, and kindness, leaving a lasting legacy in horse racing history.
D. Wayne Lukas, a legendary Hall of Fame horse trainer known for his innovative approach and record-breaking career in thoroughbred racing, has died at age 89. He trained numerous winners including multiple Triple Crown races and revolutionized the sport with his modern methods, earning over $300 million in purses and multiple awards. His legacy includes pioneering training techniques and a significant impact on the racing industry.
D. Wayne Lukas, a legendary horse trainer with 15 Triple Crown race wins and a record-tying 20 Breeders' Cup victories, has died at age 89. Known for his dedication, expertise, and influence in the sport, Lukas's career spanned over five decades, and he was celebrated for his passion and mentorship in horse racing.
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, a legendary figure in American horse racing known for his record-breaking achievements and pioneering training methods, has retired due to serious health issues after a distinguished career that included winning multiple Triple Crown races and training numerous champions. His stable will continue under assistant Bas Nicholl, and Lukas's impact on the sport remains profound.
Sovereignty won the 2025 Belmont Stakes, creating a notable rivalry with Journalism after a rematch of the Kentucky Derby, with Sovereignty securing his place in history by winning two legs of the Triple Crown, though he missed the Preakness. The race was held at 1¼ miles due to track renovations, and Sovereignty's victory marked a rare repeat win in recent Triple Crown history, highlighting an exciting development in horse racing.
Sovereignty won the 2025 Belmont Stakes, completing a rare Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes double without racing in the Preakness Stakes, after skipping it to prepare better, and beat favorite Journalism in a thrilling race, marking a significant achievement in horse racing history.
Sovereignty won the 157th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, defeating Journalism in a Kentucky Derby rematch, with Baeza finishing third; the race marked Sovereignty's second win in the Triple Crown series after the Derby, while Journalism, the Preakness winner, finished second.
Sovereignty won the 2025 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, securing his victory in the final leg of the Triple Crown after also winning the Kentucky Derby, with Journalism finishing second and Baeza third.
The article ranks the contenders for the 2025 Belmont Stakes, highlighting Journalism as the favorite, followed by Sovereignty and Baeza, with analysis of each horse's form, strengths, and chances in the race.
Trainer Chad Brown aims for his first Belmont Stakes win with Hill Road, who faces tough competition including the top Kentucky Derby finishers. Despite obstacles and a less-than-ideal prep, Brown's horse has shown progress and is a contender in the race, which is part of a busy racing weekend for Brown's stable.
A judge has denied a request by the owner of Bob Baffert-trained horse, Muth, to let him run in the Kentucky Derby next month, upholding Baffert's suspension from Churchill Downs through 2024. The horse won the Arkansas Derby but is ineligible due to Baffert's suspension, and the owner's request for a temporary injunction was declined. Baffert's suspension stems from a positive drug test on Medina Spirit in the 2021 Kentucky Derby, and Churchill Downs extended the suspension citing concerns about safety and integrity of racing.
A judge has denied a request by the owner of Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in the 150th Kentucky Derby, citing concerns about the fairness and integrity of the sport. The owner's request for a temporary injunction was declined, and the judge expressed worry about the impact on other eligible horses if Muth were allowed to compete. Churchill Downs had extended Baffert's suspension through 2024, and the owner's emergency appeal is pending.
Amr Zedan's racing stable plans to appeal a Kentucky judge's decision denying an injunction request to overturn Churchill Downs, Inc.'s ban against trainer Bob Baffert, which would have made his horse Muth eligible for the Kentucky Derby. The judge also denied CDI's request to dismiss the case, but expressed concerns about the potential impact on innocent third parties and the public interest. Zedan's legal team is disappointed with the ruling and plans to appeal, while CDI expressed satisfaction with the court's decision and made a lighthearted comment about "Derby Fever."
A county-court judge denied Zedan Racing Stables a preliminary injunction to allow Bob Baffert-trained colt Muth to participate in the 2024 Kentucky Derby, ruling that injunctive relief was not warranted. Zedan's legal team plans to appeal the decision, while Churchill Downs Inc. expressed satisfaction with the ruling and emphasized the importance of upholding rules and regulations to ensure fairness and integrity in horse racing. The legal battle revolves around Churchill's ban on Baffert and the purchase of horses by Zedan Racing Stables based on the expectation of Baffert's reinstatement.
Amr Zedan, a client of trainer Bob Baffert, has filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary injunction to allow Baffert-trained horses to run in the upcoming Kentucky Derby. The lawsuit argues that Zedan purchased horses based on the expectation that they could compete in the 2024 Derby, and challenges the extension of Baffert's suspension by Churchill Downs Incorporated. The outcome of the lawsuit could determine whether Baffert will have horses in this year's Derby, with potential implications for the race's field and the sport's integrity.