Kentucky Derby News

Gunpowder Farms LLC’s defending winner Divisidero and a powerful trio of female stars in Lady Eli, Miss Temple City and Quidura (GB) head a strong roster of 63 older grass specialists nominated to compete in the 31st running of the $500,000 Woodford...

Churchill Downs and Norton Cancer Institute today announced a new charitable partnership to raise funds to help provide care for women in our community who lack access to necessary breast health screenings and services. One in eight women will develop...

The always-popular Mutuel Field (#24), or “All Others,” looms as a solid betting favorite Pool 3 of Churchill Downs Racetrack’s Kentucky Derby Future Wager (“KDFW”), but the battle for the individual favorite is expected...

Don Alberto Stable’s Unique Bella, the brightest star thus far in North America’s 2017 crop of 3-year-old fillies, looms as a heavy bettors’ choice to win this year’s renewal of the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) when three...

The 143rd runnings of the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) and the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) are the biggest events on a strong and varied roster of 34 stakes races that offer $8.84 million in total purses scheduled...

The historic Twin Spires of Churchill Downs Racetrack will again take on a red glow on Friday, Feb. 3 in recognition the American Heart Association’s (“AHA”) National Wear Red Day® and the organization’s effort to raise awareness...

John C. Oxley’s champion Classic Empire (#3) edged unbeaten rising stars Mastery (#12) and McCraken (#14) to be the favored individual contender for the 143rd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I), but the ever-popular Mutuel Field (#24),...

John C. Oxley’s Classic Empire, the champion 2-year-old of 2016 and winner of the Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Grade I), heads an international roster of 418 3-year-old Thoroughbreds made eligible during the early nomination phase...

John C. Oxley’s Classic Empire (#3), winner of the Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Grade I) and the champion 2-year-old of 2016, is the individual favorite to win the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI),...

Fund for the Arts Kicks Off 2017 Campaign with Annual Arts Showcase Major Gift from Churchill Downs Ensures Cultural Pass Continues to Make Arts Accessible to Louisville Youth
LOUISVILLE, KY, JANUARY 10, 2017- Fund for the Arts today kicked off its 2017...