Equine News

The Courier-JournalKentucky Derby 2016 horses, odds and biosThe Courier-JournalThere were no groans, only a smattering of cheers, Wednesday evening when Nyquist was read as the No. 13 of 20 horses in the post position draw for this year's Kentucky ...

FOXSports.comPower ranking the names of the 20 Kentucky Derby horsesFOXSports.comThe names of the most famous Kentucky Derby winners ring through horse-racing eternity, evoking memories of powerful thoroughbreds racing down the backstretch at Churchill...

Chicago TribuneAdopted children, retired race horses find sanctuary at Wisconsin farmChicago TribuneWith 15 adopted at-risk children and five rescued thoroughbred horses between the two of them, Mary Osgood and Tish Carlson will celebrate Mother's ...

BloombergWhat to Do in Louisville Besides Betting on HorsesBloombergThe first week of May in Louisville means one thing: the Kentucky Derby. Thousands gather every year for the Run for the Roses and the mint-julep-fueled fanfare that surrounds the even...

ESPNHow the horses in the 142nd Kentucky Derby got their namesESPNCreator: WinStar Farm president and CEO Elliott Walden, a devout Christian, named the horse for God. Mo Tom: Named for both his sire and his owner, as the Uncle Mo colt is owned by Tom a...

Daily Racing FormHow the Kentucky Derby horses got their namesDaily Racing FormSuddenbreakingnews: Owner Sam F. Henderson has no connection to the media business; he said he simply likes the name. Creator: WinStar Farm president and CEO Elliott Walden,...

cleveland.comKentucky Derby 2016: Your questions, answeredCNNHow many horses are running? There are 20 horses running in the Kentucky Derby, each with a name more excellent than the last. There's Mor Spirit and Mo Tom, Danzing Candy and Cherry Wine...

Asbury Park PressKentucky Derby 2016: How did the horses get their names?Asbury Park PressNyquist: Owner Paul Reddam, a hockey fan, has named a number of his horses after NHL players. This one earned his moniker from Detroit Red Wings star Gustav Nyqui...

UPI.comSeveral dozen horses pass surprised driver in GreeceUPI.comEDESSA, Greece, May 6 (UPI) -- A driver in Greece shared video of an unusual traffic hazard -- dozens of horses clip-clopping down the middle of the road. The video, posted to YouTube, s...

PennLive.comKentucky Derby 2016: Great Pennsylvania-bred race horses of recent memoryPennLive.comPennsylvania has bred some of the most successful races horses in the country since the state expanded its gaming industry in 2004, according to Pennsylvan...