Kentucky Derby News
November 21, 2010
Chilukki Winner Distinctive Dixie Heads Field of Six in Thanksgiving Day's Falls City Handicap
The Robert and Beverly Lewis Trust’s Distinctive Dixie, winner of the Chilukki (Grade II) at Churchill Downs on Nov. 6, will carry top weight of 120 pounds and concede 2-6 pounds to her five rivals in the 95th running of the $150,000-added Falls...
November 20, 2010
Farewell Celebration for 2009 Kentucky Derby Winner MIne That Bird Set for Sunday, Nov. 28
FAREWELL CELEBRATION FOR MINE THAT BIRD SET FOR SUNDAY, NOV. 28 – Churchill Downs fans will have an opportunity to bid farewell for the longshot winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) on Sunday, Nov. 28, when Mine That...
November 20, 2010
Veiled Prophet Takes Friday 'Downs After Dark' Feature Before 15,583 Fans
G. Watts Humphrey Jr. and the Louise Ireland Humphrey Revocable Trust-2008’s Veiled Prophet swept past dueling leaders Whitley and Ordination (IRE) inside the eighth pole and went on to win Friday’s $57,110 feature for 3-year-olds and up by...
November 20, 2010
Kuntzweiler Comeback Gains Momentum With Flurry of Churchill Downs Wins
KUNTZWEILER COMEBACK GAINS MOMENTUM WITH FLURRY OF CHURCHILL DOWNS WINS – When jockey Greta Kuntzweiler anticipated a return to riding after a lengthy stay on the sidelines because of a substance abuse issues, she was worried about the reception...
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)...
