Darren Cooper, Author at Play Kentucky

The distance and its place as the final leg of the Triple Crown means Belmont Stakes has seen some of the biggest surprises in horse racing.

Posted on: June 10, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Saturday is the 148th edition of the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. There will be fancy hats, mint juleps and a horse race to bet on.

Posted on: May 4, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Steve Asmussen has the most wins by any North American trainer. He's sent 23 horses to the race, however, he's never won the Kentucky Derby.

Posted on: April 28, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

For every NCAA title won by Kentucky, there are a couple of hearbreaks. These are the Kentucky teams that left fans feeling blue.

Posted on: March 4, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

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