Kentucky Derby horses running without Lasix under new rule

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Derby is steeped in tradition: a blanket of red roses to the winner, fancy hats worn by mint julep-sipping spectators and its first Saturday in May date on the calendar. There's a major change coming to the 147th Derby. It will be run for the first time this weekend without horses using the anti-bleeding drug Lasix as part of the sport’s plodding attempt to move toward the elimination of race-day medication.