Race to the Triple Crown

Watch The Preakness at 4:30 p.m. EDT/1:30 p.m. PDT May 18 on NBC

All Eyes on Orb at 138th Preakness Stakes

All eyes will be on Orb Saturday afternoon when the champion colt takes his post at the Preakness Stakes among eight competitors he's favored to beat. The colt's resounding victory at the Kentucky Derby, marked...

Orb to Have Inside View of Preakness

For a while there, it looked as if the Preakness was shaping up to be a runaway victory for Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Then came the post-position draw. Suddenly things got very interesting. Orb's pursuit...

Preakness Beefs Up Security After Boston

A number of security policies will be in effect at this year's Preakness., including a ban on beverages in the infield.

Orb Trainer: Derby Worth the Wait

Shug McGaughey worked as a trainer for more than 30 years before finally saddling his first Kentucky Derby winner. It was worth the wait. Speaking at Pimlico Race Course, where he will seek to win the Preaknes...

Orb Impresses with Workout at Belmont

Orb is ready. The Kentucky Derby winner put in his final workout before the Preakness, breezing four furlongs in 47.18 seconds, galloping out five furlongs in 59.54 and delighting trainer Shug McGaughey. "...

Kentucky Derby

Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 03:21 PM PDT

By Elizabeth Ladzinski

Outrageous Kentucky Derby Hats

See the biggest, craziest and most outrageous hats at the 139th Kentucky Derby. See Full Gallery

The Kentucky Derby

Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:09 AM PDT

Crowds Brave Rain, Security Lines for Ky. Derby

Rain and extra security measures slowed down the crowds at Saturday's Kentucky Derby, but thousands of poncho-covered racing fans still made it to Churchill Downs, The Associated Press reported. Fans were unfaze

Kentucky Derby

Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 01:25 PM PDT

History Awaits in the Kentucky Derby

One jockey hopes to be the first African-American since 1902 to ride to victory at the Kentucky Derby. Another wants to be the first female to win it. A favorite colt could break a century-old "curse." And...

Derby Field

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM PDT

Kentucky Derby Field is Jam-Packed

Twenty-one horses have been entered for Saturday's Kentucky Derby, one more than the maximum field of 20. The entry box closed Wednesday morning, with the draw to determine post positions set for later...

Monday, May 6, 2013 at 07:48 AM PDT

Dressing for the Kentucky Derby

See how one New Yorker is planning her outfit for the Kentucky Derby with the help of Linda Pagan, owner of The Hat Shop.

Triple Crown

Monday, Apr 29, 2013 at 07:38 AM PDT

Kentucky Derby is Pletcher-Dominated Affair

Some trainers would love to saddle just one horse in the Kentucky Derby for their entire career. Todd Pletcher will have five in the one coming up.

Kentucky Derby

Sunday, Apr 28, 2013 at 08:18 AM PDT

Derby Hopefuls Participate in Final Major Workout

Normandy Invasion clocked 59 seconds over five furlongs to top Derby hopefuls on a busy day, followed by Mylute and Black Onyx.

Triple-crown

Monday, May 13, 2013 at 09:35 AM PDT

By Montanton Tarpley

2013's Triple Crown Top Contenders

With May 4 slated as the day for the 139th Kentucky Derby, the Triple... See Full Gallery

Triple Crown

Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 06:58 PM PDT

The World's Top Horses Race for a Shot at the Elusive Triple Crown

With the Kentucky Derby weeks away, speculation has begun about the 2013 crop of 3-year-olds: Do any have what it takes to capture horse racing’s Triple Crown?

Triple Crown

Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 08:24 AM PDT

From Purchase to Post: The Price of Raising a Racehorse

In 2011 J. Paul Reddam purchased his champion thoroughbred racehorse, I'll Have Another, for $35,000— a moderate sum in the world of elite horseracing. FIfteen months later, he sold the colt to a Japanese breede...

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Bail Lowered to $2M for Accused Metal Singer

A local musician accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill his estranged wife will remain in jail on $2 million bail following a bail review hearing in court on Friday.

San Diego's Lucky Lottery Stores

Lottery officials list their lucky retailers which include two convenience stores that have a history of selling winning tickets.

Poway HS Grad Killed in SR-56 Head-on Crash

Nick Hart, 22, graduated from Poway High school where he competed on the Titans wrestling team.

Uphill Climb for Injured BMX Racer

BMX racer Arielle Martin is making a quiet comeback after her near-fatal injury right before the Olympic Games.

60 Injured, 5 Critically, in Conn. Train Crash

Sixty people were injured — five critically and one of those very critically — when a commuter train derailed in Connecticut and was hit by an oncoming train in the midst of the Friday evening rush

Windy Weather Heading Our Way

Expect windy conditions in San Diego’s mountains and deserts.

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Race to the Triple Crown

Watch The Preakness at 4:30 p.m. EDT/1:30 p.m. PDT May 18 on NBC

All eyes will be on Orb Saturday afternoon when the champion colt takes his post at the Preakness Stakes among eight competitors he's favored to beat. The colt's resounding victory at the Kentucky Derby, marked...

For a while there, it looked as if the Preakness was shaping up to be a runaway victory for Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Then came the post-position draw. Suddenly things got very interesting. Orb's pursuit...

A number of security policies will be in effect at this year's Preakness., including a ban on beverages in the infield.

Shug McGaughey worked as a trainer for more than 30 years before finally saddling his first Kentucky Derby winner. It was worth the wait. Speaking at Pimlico Race Course, where he will seek to win the Preaknes...

Orb is ready. The Kentucky Derby winner put in his final workout before the Preakness, breezing four furlongs in 47.18 seconds, galloping out five furlongs in 59.54 and delighting trainer Shug McGaughey. "...

Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 03:21 PM PDT

By Elizabeth Ladzinski

Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:09 AM PDT

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Monday, May 13, 2013 at 09:35 AM PDT

By Montanton Tarpley

Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 06:58 PM PDT

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A local musician accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill his estranged wife will remain in jail on $2 million bail following a bail review hearing in court on Friday.

Lottery officials list their lucky retailers which include two convenience stores that have a history of selling winning tickets.

Nick Hart, 22, graduated from Poway High school where he competed on the Titans wrestling team.

BMX racer Arielle Martin is making a quiet comeback after her near-fatal injury right before the Olympic Games.

Sixty people were injured — five critically and one of those very critically — when a commuter train derailed in Connecticut and was hit by an oncoming train in the midst of the Friday evening rush

Expect windy conditions in San Diego’s mountains and deserts.