Sofia Thompson knew little to nothing about the racing industry until a summer job several years ago, working as a hotwalker in the barn of Hall of Famer Bill Mott, changed the course of her life.
NBC Sports’ Randy Moss Discusses Pros and Cons of 2026 Kentucky Derby Horses
NBC Sports will again provide extensive coverage of the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs on Saturday as well as the $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks, which will be broadcast in prime time the night before.
Takuya Nakano Cherishing Kentucky Derby Experience With Wonder Dean
Nimbly mounting United Arab Emirates Derby winner Wonder Dean, Takuya Nakano meets veteran Churchill Downs “pony boy” Mike Crowder and heads out to the track at Churchill for their early morning exercise.
2026 Kentucky Derby at a Glance
It’s finally time! After a long and winding road of prep races, the field for the 152nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve has been drawn. Now it’s time for handicappers to have their fun, trying to select the winner from a field of the 20 best 3-year-olds in North America.
