For more than a year, Collins has pressed the Derby Museum to validate the mystery trophy in time for the 100th anniversary of Black Gold's Run for the Roses. She said her family members have ...

The Run for the Roses is a few weeks away yet, but the solid gold trophy already awaits the owner of the horse that wins the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.The ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Black Gold won the Kentucky Derby a century ago in 1924, and his trophy went missing in 1935. "He was an amazing horse, very athletic and well-loved," Theresa Collins said.