When you think of jockey silks at the Kentucky Derby, you usually picture them on a rider atop of a horse. But this year, you could find a group of friends wearing them, wandering the infield.

Then you’ll want to tune into the Markel Magnolia Cup. Running for its 14th edition this year, the race raises vital funds ...

The Courier Journal is excited for its 5th annual Color the Jockey Silks contest. Enter to win $100 by designing and decorating Kentucky Derby silks!

The Courier Journal is excited for its 7th annual Color the Jockey Silks contest. Enter to win $100 by designing and decorating Kentucky Derby silks.

Jockey silks were in fact made of silk, crafted from the many regions of Asia. As horse racing grew in popularity within the U.S., American jockeys still followed the rules and regulations of The ...

Queen's Plate contender The Minkster breezes under jockey David Moran for owner Sea Glass Stables LLC and trainer Daniel J. Vella Michael Burns Queen's Plate contender The Minkster breezes under ...

Wearing authentic jockey silks in the infield of the 151st Kentucky Derby, three friends soaked up the wet Louisville weather ahead of the horse races.

Picking a Kentucky Derby winner isn't easy. Sure, you've got your odds to look at. But for those of us -- hi, it's me -- who are casual bettors, maybe our ranking of every horse name isn't enough ...

She may be young to be running her own business but that’s not the most unusual thing about Leonna Mayor. For the lively 23-year-old has had a big change of career, hanging up jockey silks to ...

When you think of jockey silks at the Kentucky Derby, you usually picture them on a rider atop of a horse. But this year, you could find a group of friends wearing them, wandering the infield.