Kentucky Derby News

March 8, 2012

Grace Hall, On Fire Baby, Baffert Trio Head Nominations to 138th Kentucky Oaks

A strong mix of accomplished stars headed by major stakes performers Grace Hall and On Fire Baby and exciting newcomers led by the Bob Baffert-trained trio of Eden’s Moon, Princess Arabella and Mamma Kimbo comprise the list of 94 3-year-old fillies...

March 6, 2012

Ryan Jordan Appointed Churchill Downs GM; Greg Bush VP, Operations

Churchill Downs Racetrack has looked within its organization to fill a pair of key positions on its team by naming Ryan Jordan to the post of General Manager and promoting Greg Bush to Vice President, Operations at the historic home of the Kentucky Derby...

March 5, 2012

'All Others' Edges Union Rags as Derby Futures Pool 2 Favorite; Total KDFW Betting Surpasses $1 million

A busy final day in the second of three betting pools in Churchill Downs’ 2012 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (“KOFW”) ended with the “All Others” (#24) betting interest narrowly edging individual choice Union Rags (#23) to...

March 5, 2012

'All Others' Narrow Choice Over Princess Arabella in 2012 Kentucky Oaks Futures

Although fans of the $1 million Kentucky Oaks (Grade I) made the “All Others” (#24) betting interest the overall favorite in Churchill Downs’ 2012 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager (“KOFW”), they recognized Hall of Fame trainer...

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”...

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