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The state of horse racing as the sport goes through a period of transformation

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Kentucky Derby entrant Intrepido works out at Churchill Downs Friday, May 1, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (Charlie Riedel/AP)
Kentucky Derby entrant Intrepido works out at Churchill Downs Friday, May 1, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Interest in the sport has waned for decades, but in recent years, thoroughbred horse racing has seen something of a renaissance.

Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with New York Times reporter Joe Drape.

This segment aired on May 1, 2026.

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