Kentucky Derby News
May 6, 2022
Trainer Quotes From The 148th Running Of The Longines Kentucky Oaks
D. Wayne Lukas, trainer of Secret Oath (First) – “I thought the race unfolded like we expected. Being in the one hole we didn’t have much choice on what to do. I told Luis (Saez) that down the backside to get into position. When I saw...
May 6, 2022
Jockey Quotes From The 148th Running Of The Longines Kentucky Oaks
Luis Saez, jockey of Secret Oath (First) – “A few weeks ago my agent (Kiaran McLaughlin) told me we were likely going to ride Secret Oath. Then, when he told me one day that I need to work her, I drove here from Keeneland and she blew my mind....
May 5, 2022
Calm Before the Storm, Literally, for Kentucky Derby Hopefuls
It was a quiet morning filled with routine gallops and no drama two days before the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.
However, a storm is brewing with rain forecast to begin falling around 4 o’clock this afternoon and continuing into Saturday...
May 5, 2022
Tom’s Regret Wins Kentucky Juvenile; Toby’s Heart Catches Change Of Control At Wire To Win Unbridled Sidney; Gray’s Fable Goes Wire To Wire In Opening Verse
Griffin Stables, Saul Carrilo, Victor Flores and Eugene Zondlo’s Tom’s Regret used the inside post to his advantage by taking the lead out of the gate and going on to win the 28th running of the $200,000 Kentucky Juvenile for 2-year-olds by...
May 4, 2022
Lone Rock Cruises to Repeat Victory in Isaac Murphy Marathon Overnight Stakes
Flying P Stable, R. A. Hill Stable and Flying Partners’ Lone Rock shook off a bid from Hosier at the head of the stretch and cruised to a 7 1/2-length victory in the fourth running of the $160,000 Isaac Murphy Marathon Overnight Stakes for 4-year-olds...
April 21, 2022
Dawn at the Downs: Derby, Oaks Morning Workouts Open to Public
Special Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks Training Starts Saturday, April 23
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, April 20, 2022) – Between Saturday, April 23 and Wednesday, May 4, Churchill Downs will be open free-of-charge daily from 7-10 a.m. so guests can...
March 15, 2022
Record 53 Stakes Worth $20.37 Million to be Staged at Churchill Downs This Spring, Summer
Led by the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) on Saturday, May 7, a record 53 stakes races that total $20.37 million will be staged at Churchill Downs Racetrack this spring and summer.
In addition to the 44-day Spring Meet...
March 7, 2022
Thurby To Feature Infield Music Performance By Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
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ABOUT CHURCHILL DOWNS RACETRACK
Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby,...
February 10, 2022
Twin Spires to Glow Orange in Honor of Super Bowl-Bound Cincinnati Bengals
It’s clear which team Churchill Downs will be pulling for in Sunday’s Super Bowl LVI.
The home of the Kentucky Derby will illuminate its iconic Twin Spires with an orange glow through Sunday night’s game in honor of the underdog Cincinnati...
December 14, 2021
Casey C. Ramage Named Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships for Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, KY., (December 14, 2021) – Churchill Downs announced today that Casey C. Ramage has been named Vice President of Marketing, Brand and Partnerships for the famous racetrack. In this role, Ramage will be responsible for establishing the...
