Sovereignty wins 151st Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs officials said 147,406 people witnessed the 'most exciting two minutes in sports' on the first Saturday in May.
Western Kentucky pair killed in crash, 2 others hurt after driver allegedly loses control on KY-185
'Worst Tattoo Contest' underway in London: How to place your vote
Life expectancy in Kentucky, other southern states barely changed from 1900 to 2000
The favorite to win the 151st run for the roses was Journalism at 7-2 odds. Ridden by jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., he was second across the wire.
Woodford County officials took to social media around 7:45 p.m. Saturday to express their pride in Sovereignty and Gaineborough Farm, the home of the 151st Kentucky Derby winner.
Mystik Dan won the garland of roses in 2024 by a nose in a photo finish with jockey Brian Hernandez.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
SCISA FOOTBALL SCORES: WEEK 0
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – SCISA football opening up the season on Friday. St. Johns Christian 0 – Pinewood Prep 47 Strong Rock Christian 14 – Northwood Academy 42 Hilton Head Christian 21 – Porter-Gaud 46 Ben Lippen 28 – First Baptist 7 Dave Spurlock CCSD Jamboree Academic Magnet 14 – North Charleston 0 Wando 0 – Bishop England 0 Stall 0 – Bishop England 6 Wando 0 – Stall 0 Military Magnet 6 – Burke 0 James Island 0 – Lucy Beckham West Ashley 6 – Baptist HIll 0 Moncks Corner Lions Club Jamboree Timberland 6 – Stratford 7 Goose Creek 0 – Andrews 7 Philip Simmons 7 – Berkeley 14 Dorchester County Showdown Ashley Ridge 29 – Woodland 0 Fort Dorchester 0 – Summerville 21 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business Wire
Great Clips, Inc. Names Rob Goggins President and Chief Executive Officer
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Great Clips, the world's largest salon brand, today announced the promotion of Rob Goggins to President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Steve Hockett, who will retire at the end of 2025. 'We are excited to welcome Rob Goggins as the next CEO of Great Clips, Inc. to guide our future success and continue to grow our position as the world's leading salon brand,' said Rhoda Olsen, Vice Chair of the Board for Great Clips, Inc. 'We are confident that Rob's long-standing franchisee experience and his understanding of the Great Clips brand will allow him to uniquely execute strategic, growth-driving initiatives to continue accelerating salon-level results for our 600+ franchisees across the United States and Canada.' Over the last seven years as President of Great Clips, Inc., Rob has overseen expansion, talent, learning and development, business intelligence and technology, operations, legal, finance, and marketing and communications. During that time, Rob has led a series of initiatives focused on integrating innovative technologies and enhancing operations to support franchisees, stylists and the customer experience. Recent initiatives include the launch of ReadyNext® text alerts, updates to the Great Clips mobile app that has surpassed 25 million downloads, virtual training options for stylists and the introduction of a remodeled design for salons across the U.S. and Canada. Prior to serving as President, Rob held a variety of leadership positions at Great Clips, Inc. including Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Development, and Vice President of Development. 'I would also like to thank and recognize Steve Hockett for his tremendous contributions not only as CEO but for his more than 35 years working across various aspects of our business to deliver strong results for our brand and franchisees,' continued Olsen. 'Under Steve's leadership, Great Clips generated 61 consecutive quarters of salon sales growth, helped our franchisees manage through and ultimately thrive following a global pandemic as well as extend our brand into culturally relevant partnerships such as the National Hockey League, College Football Playoff, and March Madness to connect with millions of consumers.' Hockett began his Great Clips career as a franchisee in 1988 before being hired by Great Clips, Inc. in 1992 as a Marketing Manager and later serving as Regional Director and Vice President of Operations. After serving as president of FranChoice, Inc. and then Rapid Refill Corp., he rejoined Great Clips, Inc. in 2008 as Vice President of Operations and was named Chief Executive Officer in 2018. Additionally, Kerry Bundy will be promoted from Vice President of Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to Chief Legal Officer, reporting to Goggins. In addition to continuing to lead the legal, franchise administration, and compliance functions, Kerry will take on an expanded role in franchise industry government relations. Kerry previously worked for more than 20 years at the Faegre Drinker law firm, including serving on their management board. About Great Clips, Inc. Great Clips, Inc. was established in 1982 in Minneapolis. Today, Great Clips has over 4,400 salons throughout the United States and Canada, making it the world's largest salon brand. Great Clips is 100 percent franchised, and salons are owned locally by more than 600 franchisees across the U.S. and Canada. Great Clips franchisees employ more than 30,000 stylists. Great Clips franchised salons provide value-priced, high-quality haircare for men, women and children. Getting a great haircut at a Great Clips salon is more convenient than ever with Online Check-In, ReadyNext® text alerts and Clip Notes ®. To check in online, visit or download the free app. For more information about Great Clips, Inc. or to find a location near you, visit
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
‘He's Got The Potential': Owen Almighty Gears Up For Fall Campaign
'He's Got The Potential': Owen Almighty Gears Up For Fall Campaign originally appeared on Paulick Report. Unraced since finishing fifth in the Kentucky Derby, Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby winner Owen Almighty is gearing up for an autumn campaign, reports Rankin, president of Flying Dutchmen, said on the BloodHorse Monday podcast that the colt could make his return to the races in the Robert Hilton Memorial Stakes on the Charles Town Classic undercard on Aug. 22, or the G1 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes at Saratoga on Aug. 23. Both races are seven furlongs with a $500,000 purse, although the Robert Hilton Memorial Stakes is around two turns."Either place, I know he'll give us everything he's got. He always does," Rankin said on the BloodHorse Monday podcast. "We just want to get him started back on the right foot and get him geared up for a fall campaign. I still believe he's got the potential to be a very good 4-year-old."A son of Speightstown, the Brian Lynch trainee has three wins and two seconds in eight starts. Big Truzz, another top 3-year-old on the Flying Dutchmen roster, could make his next start in the G1 Pennsylvania Derby on Sept. 20 after a seven-length romp in the Ellis Park Derby on Aug. 10, Rankin said on the more at This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Aug 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
