Woman Wagers $18 In Kentucky Derby, Wins $1.2 Million
A woman walked away from a Texas race track with more than $1 million after Sunday's Kentucky Derby.
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A woman walked away from a Texas race track with more than $1 million after Sunday's Kentucky Derby.
Justify splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby by 2½ lengths on Saturday, becoming the first colt in 136 years to wear the roses after not racing as a 2-year-old.
Justify is the favorite for Saturday's race, but there are a few other horses to consider as well.
Despite having just three starts under his belt, Justify enters the 144th running of the Derby as the favorite.
Always Dreaming splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby by 2 ¾ lengths.
Irish War Cry is my pick to win the 2017 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs this Saturday. He is the sole entry with two superior performances on his record this year.
The three-year streak of short-priced winners in the Kentucky Derby is likely coming to an end this Saturday, May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
The most probable result for this Saturday's Preakness is a repeat of the Derby and there will be value in playing the top two from the Kentucky Derby in Nyquist and Exaggerator.
The California-based Nyquist added a Kentucky Derby win to his already stellar resume at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Nyquist made it a perfect eight wins from eight career starts and handed his doubters a definitive statement proclaiming himself a potential superstar.
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.
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.
A look at five of the best upcoming major sporting events in America.
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.
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 failed in his bid to win the first Triple Crown in 36 years on Saturday, losing the Belmont Stakes to 9-1 long shot Tonalist.
California Chrome has won the Preakness to keep alive his bid to capture horse racing's Triple Crown.
We here at CBS Local Sports have taken an interest in the names of horses who have won the Preakness Stakes. While most are pretty stately (kudos Knight of Ellerslie, 1884), others are, well, pretty weird. Behold the 11 weirdest names of horses that have won the Preakness...
A horse with a humble pedigree. A couple of working stiff owners. A 77-year-old trainer with his first Kentucky Derby horse.
The key to a financially successful day will be hitting one of the multi-horse wagers: the exacta, trifecta, and superfecta. Even if the favorite California Chrome wins, a few longshots filling in the second through fourth positions could make the return on investment significant.
A facility tasked with treating children with mental health issues and disabilities in the Pittsburgh area is facing five sexual abuse lawsuits.
Newborn babies at Magee-Womens Hospital are celebrating their first Mother's Day in adorable handmade bee outfits.
A mother said her two young children were dropped off alone at a bus stop in Point Marion with no one there to pick them up.
The death of a woman found in "deplorable conditions" in Fayette County has been ruled a homicide, the coroner said.
A driver is dead after crashing head-on into a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 in Washington County on Thursday afternoon, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A facility tasked with treating children with mental health issues and disabilities in the Pittsburgh area is facing five sexual abuse lawsuits.
Newborn babies at Magee-Womens Hospital are celebrating their first Mother's Day in adorable handmade bee outfits.
A mother said her two young children were dropped off alone at a bus stop in Point Marion with no one there to pick them up.
The death of a woman found in "deplorable conditions" in Fayette County has been ruled a homicide, the coroner said.
A driver is dead after crashing head-on into a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 in Washington County on Thursday afternoon, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $3.6 million over five weeks, an aide said.
Live updating Ohio primary election results for May 5, 2026.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they cast ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers are weighing in on House and state races.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joins us like he does every Thursday for the best weekend events happening in the 'Burgh!
All across Pittsburgh, schools, museums, parks, and libraries are turning into "hands-on hubs" for learning and Yu-Ling Behr of Kidsburgh joins us to tell us what fun your kids could be having!
In just one week, Heather Abraham and David Highfield will throw out the first pitch at PNC Park, so they called in an old friend for some pointers!
Getting a chance to walk on the field at PNC Park is basically a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but not only can you do that, it will be for a good cause!
Anna Hazo was born and raised in Pittsburgh, and at just 25 years old, she's been writing music. Now, from a studio created by herself, she's got a song that this year's graduates will be humming for a long time.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
The Penguins announced contract extensions for forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career, Brandon Lowe hit a solo homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
The former left fielder and coach died on Monday, May 4.
Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli spent more than 30 years as Penn State University's Director of Athletic Medicine.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
We are learning more about the victims in the crash that killed two people on the Fort Duquesne Bridge on Wednesday. It shut down the road for hours and is still under investigation. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
A driver is dead after crashing head-on into a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 in Washington County on Thursday afternoon, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A facility tasked with treating children with mental health issues and disabilities in the Pittsburgh area is facing five sexual abuse lawsuits.
A mother said her two young children were dropped off alone at a bus stop in Point Marion with no one there to pick them up.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
