Big Brown didn’t deliver a Triple Crown.

Big Brown wins the 134th Kentucky Derby, but Eight Belles has to be euthanized. Story by Maryjean Wall.

View a video roundup of the sights and sounds that make the Kentucky Derby Day 134.

Eight Belles broke both front ankles and collapsed. Track personnel euthanized her shortly thereafter.

Derby Day took a cruel turn when second-place finisher Eight Belles had to be euthanized.

Charles Matasich of Proctorville, Ohio, has created a Derby persona over 41 years.

Carleen Wheeler takes in the sights and sounds of the backside of Churchill Downs.

Slideshow, and story by Rick Bailey.

The Lexington Herald-Leader’s Steve Lannen tests fans at Churchill Downs.

A cloudy morning and raining afternoon at the Downs on Oaks Friday Day.

College students compete to be Derby queen. Story by Ashleigh Clark with AUDIO SLIDESHOW.

Story by Alicia Wincze, and VIDEO: Trainer Eoin Harty on Colonel John’s chances

The trainer has never finished better than eighth in four Derby tries. Story by Rick Bailey.

Paula Lobo, trainer of 2002 Oaks winner, hopes to find success again. Column by John Clay.

Story by Maryjean Wall and photos from Wednesday night’s post position draw.

After his latest slump, Kent Desormeaux is set to ride likely favorite Big Brown.

He trains Big Truck, and Tale of Ekati — whose owner made a fortune in diamonds.

Was Pyro’s failure at Keeneland an aberration? An overview of the Derby’s top contenders.

30 years later, the rivalry of Alydar and Affirmed is still fresh.

Video update of yearling Lentenor, full-brother to 2006 Derby winner Barbaro