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    Kentucky Derby 151

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    Kentucky Derby 151

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    The data keepers of horse racing that track every move at Keeneland

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    Mill Ridge Farm breeds champions and creates connections

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    New Vocations gives retired racehorses a second chance at life

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Rich Strike: From underdog to Kentucky Derby champion

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    $5,000 Mint Julep Cup Program benefits retirement farm for fillies and mares

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Churchill Downs brings roaring 20s to life

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    The history of the iconic Twin Spires of Churchill Downs

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    Kentucky Derby: How to watch and what to expect in the 151st running of the race

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    Filly Good Cheer stays unbeaten, rallying in the mud to win 151st Kentucky Oaks

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    4 injured in 2-vehicle crash at Man o' War and Blazer Parkway

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    London Mayor Randall Weddle confirms resignation of Police Chief

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    Class action lawsuit filed against Lexington Blue

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    Kentucky Powerball winner charged after allegedly kicking Florida deputy in face

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    Campbellsville University ending undergraduate programs at Harrodsburg campus

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    Kentucky officials criticize Trump's tariffs as Derby showcases state businesses

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Visiting Magdalena Farm a year after Mystik Dan captured the 150th KY Derby

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Report: Derby horse Grande is scratched from the Kentucky Derby

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    Covering Kentucky

    Deputies use flock cameras, foil scam attempt in Boyle Co.

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Central Kentucky woman expands custom lawn jockey business

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    University of Kentucky changes its athletic department to an LLC

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