Kentucky Derby News
November 19, 2010
Second Purse Increase of Fall Meet Announced: Overnight Purses to Jump 20% Over Final Eight Days
For the second time in a week’s period, Churchill Downs Racetrack will raise overnight purses because of higher than expected all-sources wagering levels. Effective immediately (Friday, Nov. 19), overnight race purses will be increased 20 percent...
November 18, 2010
Only 'Downs After Dark' Fall Event is Friday Night; Theme is 'Mad About Plaid'
The lone “Downs After Dark Presented by Budweiser Select” nighttime racing event of Churchill Downs’ 21-day Fall Meet is Friday, and the first of 11 live races under the lights at the historic home of the Kentucky Derby will be 4:30...
November 18, 2010
La Cloche Bids To Make Amends For Little Sister's Breeders' Cup Loss in Mrs. Revere
LA CLOCHE HOPES TO MAKE AMENDS FOR LITTLE SISTER – The past two trips trainer James Toner has made to Kentucky have not brought the greatest results.
In October, La Cloche came to Keeneland and ran seventh in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup...
November 17, 2010
Churchill Downs Unveils Official Artwork for 2011 Derby, Oaks
The official artworks for Kentucky Derby 137 and Kentucky Oaks 137 were released by Churchill Downs on Wednesday (Nov. 17), and they are available for purchase online at www.KentuckyDerbyStore.com. Additionally, the artwork will be on sale in the Churchill...
November 17, 2010
Sheppard's Fugitive Angel Tops Strong Field of 11 3-Year-Old Fillies in Grade II Mrs. Revere
Augustin Stable’s Fugitive Angel, runaway winner of the Valley View (Grade III) at Keeneland on Oct. 22 in her most recent start, heads a field of 11 3-year-old fillies entered for Saturday’s 20th running of the $175,000-added Mrs. Revere...
November 17, 2010
McCarthy Hopes Woodford Reserve Winner General Quarters Returns As A 'Tiger' in 2011
McCARTHY HOPES TO HAVE “TIGER” ON HIS HANDS IN 2011 – Tom McCarthy was looking ahead to a huge fall with his stable star General Quarters. Now, McCarthy has his sights set on 2011.
“I had him almost up to the Shadwell (Turf Mile)...
November 14, 2010
Favored Yankee Fourtune Still Perfect On Grass After Commonwealth Turf Win
Harvey Clarke and Andrew Albstein’s Yankee Fourtune shot past Stormy Lord leaving the far turn and went on to score a one-length victory over Guys Reward to win the seventh running of $121,900 Commonwealth Turf (Grade III) for 3-year-olds on Saturday...
November 14, 2010
Guys Reward Nearly Provides Romans With 40-1 Commonwealth Turf Shocker
GUYS REWARD NEARLY GAVE ROMANS 40-1 SHOCKER IN COMMONWEALTH TURF – As the second-leading trainer in Churchill Downs history with 511 victories, it is rare when Dale Romans sends out a runner in any race beneath the historic Twin Spires at 40-1 odds.
It...
November 14, 2010
Early Return Takes Sunday Feature Via DQ; Ramseys Win 300
Richard, Bertram and Elaine Klein’s Early Return was awarded the victory via disqualification of Tend in Sunday’s $54,663 feature for 3-year-olds and up at Churchill Downs.
Early Return, ridden by Shaun Bridgmohan, and Tend moved together...
November 13, 2010
Debut Win By Dialed In Has Zito Thinking About Spring At Churchill Downs
DIALED IN HAS ZITO LOOKING FOR BIG THINGS – When Robert LaPenta’s Dialed In broke his maiden at first asking on Friday afternoon, trainer Nick Zito was presented with a trophy signifying success in the third annual American Farm Mortgage Classic.
“I...
