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There are 16 states (dark green) that have derbies named for them, one (light green) that still has the race under another name and 15 (red) that used to have them. The other 18 (blue) never had such a race. (MapChart.net graphic) Louisville, Ky. There is only one Derby, right? After the Kentucky Derby, there is no other. At least not with the colloquial capital letter. But there are plenty of other derbies with states in their names, and they are popping up with regularity now. The Ohio Derby ...

1:32 The director of the North Dakota Racing Commission says he’s optimistic about this year’s horse racing season. Live racing is underway at Chippewa Downs in Belcourt. The first races were held last weekend. And the crowds? "Theyre still down a little bit from two years ago," said Commissioner Director Jack Schultz. "Theyre up from last year, obviously, but down a little bit from 2019." Schultz said he’s optimistic crowds will pick up as the meet continues. Races at the North Dakota Ho...