Kentucky Derby News
June 22, 2014
Calhoun Looks to Strike Gold with 'Silver' Again in Bashford Manor
After taking the Debutante on Saturday with Robert G. Luttrell’s Promise Me Silver, trainer Bret Calhoun has a 2-year-old gelding shipping to Churchill Downs on Tuesday for next Saturday’s $100,000-added Bashford Manor (Grade III) in Silverhill.
Silverhill,...
June 21, 2014
Well-Rested Silver Max Tops List of Firecracker Probables
Mark Bacon and Dana Wells’ Silver Max, whose last start was a fourth-place effort in the 2013 Breeders’ Cup Mile, is likely make his 2014 debut in next Saturday’s $200,000-added Firecracker (GII) at Churchill Downs.
Trained by Dale Romans,...
June 21, 2014
From Gold to Silver, Calhoun Strikes Again in $108,300 Debutante
For the second straight year, a 2-year-old Texas-bred gray filly from the barn of trainer Bret Calhoun invaded Churchill Downs to raid the Debutante.
Last year, it was Fiftyshadesofgold, who’d go on to win this year’s $200,725 Eight Belles...
June 20, 2014
Class Could Be Difference for Casse's Unbridled Reward in Saturday's Debutante
John C. Oxley’s Unbridled Reward has been made the 2-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s $100,000-added Debutante at Churchill Downs and Norman Casse, Churchill assistant to father and trainer Mark Casse, thinks that her class can help...
June 20, 2014
Calhoun Looking for Debutante Repeat With Another Texas-Bred
After taking the 2013 edition with Texas-bred Fiftyshadesofgold, trainer Bret Calhoun is seeking a repeat in Saturday’s $100,000-added Debutante at Churchill Downs with Robert Luttrell’s homebred Promise Me Silver.
The 2-year-old daughter...
June 19, 2014
Family Adventure Day Presented by Kroger Returns to Churchill Downs Sunday June 22
Interactive areas, play land inflatables, crafts and a birthday party for Churchill Charlie create family festival atmosphere
A birthday extravaganza for Junior Jockey Club Mascot Churchill Charlie will be the highlight of an action packed Family Adventure...
June 18, 2014
Unbridled Reward Heads Saturday's $100,000 Debutante
John C. Oxley’s Unbridled Reward, an eye-catching runaway winner in her career debut, headlines a field of six promising 2-year-old fillies entered in Saturday’s 114th running of the $100,000-added Debutante at Churchill Downs.
The six-furlong...
June 15, 2014
From Claim to Fame: Moonshine Mullin Wins Grade I Stephen Foster Handicap
Randy Patterson’s Moonshine Mullin pressed the pace under a snug hold, took the lead with three-eighths of a mile to run and turned back bids by Departing and champion Will Take Charge en route to a 1 ¾-length win in Saturday night’s...
June 15, 2014
Molly Morgan Takes Inside Track to Make Grade II Fleur De Lis Her First Stakes Victory
Bill Cubbedge’s Molly Morgan made a bold inside move on the final turn to grab the lead under leading jockey Corey Lanerie and rolled to a four-length upset win over Flashy American in Saturday night’s $216,200 Fleur de Lis Handicap Presented...
June 15, 2014
Tapiture Rebounds from Derby Disappointment to Roll in Grade III Matt Win
Winchell Thoroughbreds’ multiple graded stakes-winner Tapiture rebounded from a 15th-place finish in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands to win Saturday night’s 17th running of the $109,400 Matt Winn (Grade III) at Churchill Downs...
