Kentucky Derby News

TK Stables’ Devious Intent, upset winner over 2012 Eclipse Award champion Groupie Doll in Ellis Park’s Grade III Gardenia, and Joseph W. Sutton’s Burban, runner-up in the Grade I Humana Distaff on Kentucky Derby Day, loom as likely favorites...

The Road to the Kentucky Derby and Road to the Kentucky Oaks kick-off in prime time under the lights Saturday at Churchill Downs as the legendary Louisville racetrack enters into its a first foray of September racing since 1890.
A new chapter in Churchill...

While budding 2-year-old stars will be on display in two of the four stakes races set for Saturday’s “College Rivalry Night” of “Downs After Dark” night racing program of Churchill Downs’ new September Meet, veteran...

Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”) and Levy Restaurants are delighted to name David Danielson as the new Executive Chef of the historic home of the Kentucky Derby. Danielson joined the culinary team at the racetrack in 2011 as Executive Sous...

Many of North America’s most promising 2-year-old colts and fillies have been nominated to compete in Churchill Downs Racetrack’s (“CDRT”) $150,000-added Pocahontas (Grade II) and $150,000-added Iroquois (GIII), two of four stakes...

Area college students will be the benefactors of Churchill Downs’ first Downs After Dark nighttime racing and entertainment event during the track’s inaugural September Meet.
Fans are encouraged to express their passion and dress in support...

Churchill Downs Racetrack officials announced Friday that 34 races will be included in the 2013-14 “Road to the Kentucky Derby” series, including 16 significant events that comprise the “Kentucky Derby Championship Series” over...

Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”) plans to enhance the patron experience for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, the Longines Kentucky Oaks and other on-track events through the creation of the Grandstand Terrace, a venue that will...

The 2013 Spring Meet at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”) that began with memorable victories by Orb in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) and Princess of Sylmar in the Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) concluded its successful...

Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan overcame a driving rainstorm, a yielding turf course, a brush of the inside hedge, a bobble in deep stretch and a lofty 128-pound impost to win the 23rd running of the $168,450 Firecracker Handicap (Grade II) on Saturday...