Remembering the historic jockey who won the inaugural Kentucky Derby in 1875
Aristides won the very first Kentucky Derby, but history also remembers the colt’s jockey: Oliver Lewis, a Black jockey from ...
Who was the world’s best-dressed socialite? A KY-born woman claimed the crown
Leader’s celebration of Lexington’s 250 years introduces you to a woman known simply as Mona by her family in Louisville and ...
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5 fun facts about the Kentucky Derby
Did you know that no horse with a name starting with "Q," "X" or "Y" has ever won the race? Read more about the 150-year-old event on Yahoo Sports.
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Lexington’s grown a lot over the past 250 years, but just how large is our population?
Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown.
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How many horses have won the Triple Crown? 15 facts to know about the Kentucky Derby
If this May marks your first trip to the Kentucky Derby, you probably have a couple of questions. OK, maybe a few more than that. The length of the Kentucky Derby race is a mile and a quarter ...