Kentucky Derby News
March 5, 2012
'All Others' Favored Heading Into Oaks Futures Finale; Princess Arabella, Grace Hall Close Behind
Betting on Churchill Downs’ 2012 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager (“KOFW”) heads into its final day on Sunday with the Mutuel Field (#24), or “All Others,” maintaining its role as the lukewarm fan favorite, but promising 3-year-old...
March 5, 2012
'All Others' The Overall Choice, Princess Arabella, Captivating Lass Top Individuals in Oaks Futures
The “All Others” (#24) betting interest was the overall bettors’ choice following the opening day of Churchill Downs’ 2012 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager (“KOFW”), but the inexperienced but impressive Princess Arabella...
March 4, 2012
'All Others', Union Rags Hold Steady in Derby Futures, But Hansen Surges After Gotham Win
Fans of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) throughout North America continued solid support of the “All Others” (#24) betting interest and individual favorite Union Rags (#23) during the second of three days of betting in...
March 3, 2012
Trackside at Churchill, Racetrack and Corporate Offices Close Early
Churchill Downs’ Trackside at Churchill Downs off-track betting closed early on Friday, March 2 in anticipation of a dangerous outbreak of severe weather forecast for Kentucky and Southern Indiana later in the afternoon.
Trackside, located in the...
March 3, 2012
'All Others', Union Rags Favored On Opening Day of Derby Futures Pool 2
Fountain of Youth (Grade II) winner Union Rags (#23) attracted strong support from Kentucky Derby fans across North America during Friday’s first of three days of betting in the second pool of Churchill Downs’ 2012 Kentucky Derby Future Wager...
March 1, 2012
'All Others' Heavily Favored Over Grace Hall, Summer Applause in Oaks Futures
For the second consecutive year America’s reigning champion 2-year-old filly is missing from the 24 wagering interests in Churchill Downs’ lone Kentucky Oaks Future Wager (“KOFW”) pool, a development that has left “All Others”...
March 1, 2012
'All Others' Favored Over Surging Union Rags, Five Baffert Contenders Derby Future Pool 2
A dominant performance by Chadds Ford Stable’s Union Rags (#23) in last weekend’s Fountain of Youth (Grade II) at Gulfstream Park has made the son of Dixie Union a strong individual choice in this week’s second three-day pool of Churchill...
February 25, 2012
Kentucky Oaks, Woodford Reserve Turf Early Nominations Due Saturday, Feb. 25
Churchill Downs racing officials remind owners and trainers that nominations to compete in the 138th running of the $1 million Kentucky Oaks (Grade I), America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies, and the 26th running of the $500,000-added Woodford...
February 14, 2012
Registration Open for 'Road to the Roses' Kentucky Derby Fantasy Challenge
Churchill Downs’ popular “Road to the Roses” Kentucky Derby Fantasy Challenge is back for the 14th consecutive year. Registration is now open at RoadToTheRoses.com to compete in the free online contest that allows horse racing fans to...
February 13, 2012
Record Opening Derby Future Pool Closes with 'All Others,' Union Rags favored
The opening pool of Churchill Downs’ 2012 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (“KDFW”) soared into new territory Sunday when three days of pari-mutuel future betting ended with record total wagering for a single pool. But there was no...
