Horses honed skills such as running, jumping and pulling as humans bred and trained them for various purposes over millennia.

The Kentucky Derby shines a global spotlight on equine athleticism. It’s the subject of a growing body of research that cites a constellation of characteristics: big hearts, immense lung capacity, robust musculoskeletal systems and long,

With his ban from Churchill Downs-owned tracks behind him, horse racing's most famous trainer knows this week is "all about the horses."

Disgraced and decorated, Bob Baffert is back at Churchill Downs this week ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby with a tale to tell.