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Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Hernandez got his start with no-rules Louisiana 'bush' races
Shreveport Times | The Times via Yahoo Sports· 4 days agoA loud banging on the window woke Brian Hernandez Jr. He was 7-years-old. He'd been sleeping in his...
Meet Brian Hernandez, the jockey who rode Mystik Dan to victory in Kentucky Derby 2024
The Courier Journal via Yahoo Sports· 3 weeks agoBrian Hernandez Jr. went back to his roots to make history in Kentucky Derby 150. Having drawn Post...
Mystik Dan wins historic 2024 Kentucky Derby in three-way photo finish at Churchill Downs
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo Sports· 3 weeks agoMystik Dan won a three-way photo finish over Sierra Leone and Forever Young in a historic 150th...
Preakness is up next for Brian Hernandez after winning the Derby with a perfect trip on Mystik Dan
Associated Press via Yahoo Sports· 1 week agoBrian Hernandez Jr. spent the leadup to the Kentucky Derby watching replays of winning rides by...
The best (and worst) moments that made the Kentucky Derby the holy grail of horse racing
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo Sports· 1 month agoThis year’s Kentucky Derby on May 4 is not just any Kentucky Derby. It will mark the 150th running...
History of Kentucky Derby connects with El Paso: Trish Long
The El Paso Times via Yahoo Sports· 4 weeks agoThe 150th Run for the Roses is fast approaching, and the 150th Kentucky Derby will be on Saturday,...
What is the Oaks/Derby Double? Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan contributes to historic feat
Gannett via AOL· 3 weeks agoWinning the Kentucky Derby is one of the most difficult-to-achieve feats not only in horse racing but all of American sports. Even among the legendary winners of the Kentucky Derby are jockeys ...
Acadiana native wins the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, in historic weekend at Churchill Downs
KLFY Lafayette via Yahoo Sports· 2 weeks agoLAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – This is the story of one Acadiana High Product, who’s done something in the...
‘I believe in mojo.’ Lexington trainer earns rare double in thrilling Derby photo finish.
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo Sports· 3 weeks agoFor the 150th renewal, you could not have asked for a more thrilling Kentucky Derby. Trained by...
Exclusive: Louisiana’s Brian Hernandez talks Oaks-Derby wins
WGNO via Yahoo Sports· 2 weeks ago"We've been at it for 20 years now. Up until a few days ago, I didn't think it was possible. Then to...