After a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of many races, limited or eliminated fans from attending live racing, and caused a general global upheaval, the Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve returned to their traditional spot on the racing calendar in the spring at
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Conversation Between Bill Belichick and Bob Baffert Featured in NBC’s Kentucky Derby Coverage
Ahead of tomorrow’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, NBC Sports host Mike Tirico spoke with Bob Baffert, a Hall of Fame trainer and six-time Kentucky Derby winner, and Bill Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl champion as head coach of the New England Patriots. Belichick is a horse-racing enthusiast who has attended multiple Triple Crown races, including the Kentucky Derby.
The Wonderful Ponies of the Kentucky Derby
Each spring 3-year-olds take center stage at Churchill Downs for the historic Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
Derby Diaries: Patrick O’Neill Describes ‘Unbelievable’ Ride to Derby With Hot Rod Charlie
Patrick O’Neill, nephew to two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O’Neill and top bloodstock agent Dennis O’Neill, had a different interest from most college kids when he was an undergraduate student and a member of Brown University’s football team. He insisted on adding TVG to the fraternity house’s cable television package; he was the one who watched horse racing at every opportunity, including in class, and in film study prior to practice.
