How I'd Bet $100 On The Kentucky Derby
Handicappers will call Nyquist - the favorite in this Saturday's Kentucky Derby - a bad bet because he will offer little value at odds that could go as low as 2-1.
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Handicappers will call Nyquist - the favorite in this Saturday's Kentucky Derby - a bad bet because he will offer little value at odds that could go as low as 2-1.
Secretariat's jockey Ron Turcotte joined Ed and Steve to talk about winning the Triple Crown, and watching American Pharoah do the same last year.
This year's favorite to win the Kentucky Derby, Nyquist, has raced seven times at four different tracks from California to Kentucky to Florida and has landed in the winner's circle every time.
Put on your finest, brightly colored outfits and your large hats and make plans to spend time at the Kentucky Derby this spring.
In a place where images of horses appear on everything from T-shirts to public artwork, the prospect of the first Triple Crown winner in two generations racing at Saratoga Race Course this summer has the locals in an American Pharoah frame of mind.
American Pharoah's owners and thoroughbred racing now have a new race to run: A race to capitalize on the horse's Triple Crown victory before the excitement fades away.
With a final quarter-mile dash to the finish even faster than Secretariat, American Pharoah ran into Triple Crown history with a dazzling display of speed and endurance in the Belmont Stakes.
A Triple Crown winner must come through Maryland and with the Derby and Preakness already clinched, Maryland was rooting for American Pharoah.
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Ahmed Zayat, owner of Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah, has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses him of owing $1.65 million to a man who says he fronted Zayat money for gambling bets placed at offshore casinos.
1978. That year for those who follow horse racing is well known as the last time we saw a horse take home all three legs of the Triple Crown.
Preakness and Derby winner American Pharoah leaves Pimlico.
Early this morning at Pimlico-- Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah made his way to the track for a morning workout.
From a Kentucky horse farm to a sales ring in Saratoga to Bob Baffert's barn at Santa Anita, American Pharoah gave every indication he's a champion in the making.
Coming up with a clever name for a thoroughbred can be a challenge -- and not just creatively.
Mike Battaglia joined Ed and Steve to talk about the Kentucky Derby and what to expect at the Preakness.
Lured by the promise of carrots, American Pharoah was led out of the barn to face a throng of cameras.
American Pharoah raced in third through three-quarters of the race but edged out Firing Line in the home stretch.
When betting the Derby, you have to take a stand against colts that some very sharp handicappers will pick to win.
Here's a look at 10 facts you probably weren't aware of before Saturday's running of the 141st Kentucky Derby.
The 2015 class lining up for America's most popular horse race includes a handful of horses with superstar potential.
Here are the top 14 funniest reactions to Wes Welker's suspension on Twitter.
California Chrome co-owner Steve Coburn apologized Monday for his bitter remarks after his horse failed to win the Triple Crown.
After Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome lost in the Belmont Stakes, horse owner Steve Coburn had some choice words.
Chrome craziness set in at Belmont Park Saturday as the hours ticked down ahead of the horse's bid to end racing's 36-year Triple Crown drought.
A New York man was arrested at Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 368 pounds of khat in his luggage.
Investigators from Anne Arundel County are seeking to find the cause of an explosion in Annapolis on Wednesday that left one woman dead and a man suffering with severe burns.
The Community Justice Action Fund, an advocacy group seeking to end gun violence and advance criminal justice reforms, issued the ranking.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all counties in Maryland from Frederick County Eastward
A man was sentenced to life in prison for a shooting that killed one person and injured another at a shopping center in West Baltimore in 2024.
Investigators from Anne Arundel County are seeking to find the cause of an explosion in Annapolis on Wednesday that left one woman dead and a man suffering with severe burns.
Powerful storms across Maryland could bring down trees and cause flooding and power outages Thursday.
A federal judge held a senior federal immigration official who served in Maryland in civil contempt Wednesday after he directed agents to rearrest a Baltimore-area resident in defiance of multiple court orders.
The Community Justice Action Fund, an advocacy group seeking to end gun violence and advance criminal justice reforms, issued the ranking.
Baltimore County police officer Paul Catalfamo, who was critically injured in a shooting in June, walked out of a rehabilitation facility Wednesday after more than two months of recovery.
Neighbors near an Annapolis house explosion that left a woman dead and a man severely injured said the blast was unlike anything they had heard before.
CBP officials said the men at BWI airport each had suitcases full of khat, with the street value of about $100,000.
MDSPCA has handled 6% more surrenders than in years past, and the constant stream of animals in the shelter doors means more demand for staff and supplies.
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce says digital ad tax highlights state's fiscal challenges.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned drone flights around the grounds of the Maryland State Fair.
Art with a Heart invites community members of all ages to become part of Randallstown history by helping create a permanent public artwork for the Milford Mill Market Square.
Travel expert Laura Begley Bloom joins us live with her can't-miss tips for the season.
Greg Padgett is live at Sagamore Distillery to taste their new limited-edition Ravens-inspired whiskey, The Darkness Falls.
WJZ is live at the museum learning what summer S.T.E.A.M. Week is and what can families expect.
Gabriella Symone Parker shares how the event is more than a pageant, and how Ms. Full-Figured USA–National Capital Region is creating visibility, confidence, and community for plus-size women.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings each have designs on returning to the playoffs after underperforming in 2025 and making significant changes.
Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother's death and his brother being charged with murder.
Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista and utility player Blaze Alexander could begin rehab assignments by the end of the week, according to the club's weekly injury report.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming on Friday in an ongoing legal battle with Mayor Brandon Scott over access to city records.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all counties in Maryland from Frederick County Eastward
Chances of severe storms return to Maryland on Thursday
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ meteorologist Greg Padgett declares Wednesday a First Alert Weather day, with powerful storms expected across Maryland.
Art with a Heart invites community members of all ages to become part of Randallstown history by helping create a permanent public artwork for the Milford Mill Market Square.
Travel expert Laura Begley Bloom joins us live with her can't-miss tips for the season.
Greg Padgett is live at Sagamore Distillery to taste their new limited-edition Ravens-inspired whiskey, The Darkness Falls.
Sunny Anderson, a food a lifestyle contributor on the Drew Barrymore Show, drops by WJZ at 9 to talk about the show and how she is in town to talk all things Baltimore.