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Ernie Trent shows off his festive hat during the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Louisville, Ky.

Derby fever and Big Blue Madness not all that different, but fun for all

Marjorie Kirk May 9, 2016

Children and teenagers darted back and forth into South Fourth Street with homemade neon signs, $25 for premium parking on their lawns.An amateur salesman tried to double his investment on bulk water bottles...

Jockey Mario Gutierrez goes to fist bump Nyquists groom after winning the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Louisville, Ky.

Odds-on favorite Nyquist outlasts field to win the 142nd Kentucky Derby

Anthony Crawford May 7, 2016

A week ago Friday, the Kentucky Derby favorite and eventual winner Nyquist was wrapping up his last workout at Keeneland in front of a midday crowd. The special circumstances led to the race horse showing...

Horses racing during the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Louisville, Ky.

Repurcussions of American Pharoah’s Triple Crown campaign seen at Oaks and Derby a year later

Anthony Crawford May 7, 2016

Prior to last year, the drought of a Triple Crown winner had entered it’s 37th straight year. The failure of a horse to accomplish one of the premier feats in the world of sports — securing wins at...

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