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LOUISVILLE — The big challenger to likely Kentucky Derby favorite American Pharoah is a horse named Dortmund, who beyond his 6-0 record is distinguished by his height. As horses go, he towers. In the ...

The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May every year. The 144th Running for the Roses will take place on Saturday, May 5, just after 6:30 p.m. Eastern. Jockeys will mount their ...