The Kentucky Derby will play 'My Old Kentucky Home' before Saturday’s race, despite complaints from race activists.

'It is a very sad day in this country when innocent animals are slaughtered and abused due to greed and hate.'

Authorities said the charges affected races in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky and the United Arab Emirates.

Gary and Mary West, owners of DQ'd Kentucky Derby racehorse Maximum Security, are taking their fight over the controversial finish to federal court.

The Kentucky Derby may be in the rear-view mirror, but controversy continues to rage over Maximum Security and his jockey, Luis Saez.

Jason Servis has slowly come to terms with Maximum Security's disqualification after winning the Derby, but he still has questions about what he said was 'a bad call.'

It seems horse racing isn't waiting until after the Preakness to ensure there will be no Triple Crown winner, as Kentucky Derby winner Country House is out.

Gary West, owner of Maximum Security, said he will not run the horse in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown and will appeal the Derby disqualification.

When Rob Hyland worked his first Kentucky Derby for NBC in 2001, it was a 90-minute show. The broadcast Saturday will be five hours.

NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. will work his first Kentucky Derby on Saturday as part of his expanding role with NBC Sports.