Kentucky Derby News
March 26, 2010
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Releases 2010 Kentucky Derby Bottle
Like nurturing a champion thoroughbred, the art of crafting fine bourbon whiskey takes time, patience and attention to detail. So it is with Woodford Reserve®, the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, which honors the country’s favorite horse...
March 23, 2010
'Road to the Kentucky Derby' Begins This Saturday
Like every prolific sporting championship, the Kentucky Derby® is the culmination of months – even years – of preparation, determination and the heart-felt desire to win America’s greatest race for horses. For many, the chance...
March 17, 2010
Churchill Downs Teams With PRIME Lounge to Host 'Road to the Kentucky Derby' Viewing Parties
Churchill Downs has partnered with PRIME Lounge, one of Louisville’s newest and upscale nightclubs, to host a trio of viewing parties for NBC Sports’ upcoming broadcasts of the “Road to the Kentucky Derby” series.
The first of...
March 16, 2010
'Bring Home the Derby!' Sweepstakes Launched at KentuckyDerbyParty.com
Fans of the Kentucky Derby who can’t make it to Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May can win a Toshiba flat screen television and fully catered party for 20 by participating in the free “Bring the Derby Home!” sweepstakes at...
March 12, 2010
Super Deal on Derby General Admission if Super Saver Wins Tampa Bay Derby
Sports fans and entertainment seekers with thoughts of attending this year’s Kentucky Derby could get a chance to purchase general admission tickets for a discounted price if promising colt Super Saver wins his next start on Saturday.
Churchill...
March 10, 2010
Final Day for Survivors Parade Nominations is Thursday
The final day to nominate a breast cancer survivor to march in this year’s Survivors Parade on Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs is Thursday (March 11) at midnight ET.
The Survivors Parade, presented by Kroger, was arguably...
March 9, 2010
Churchill Downs C.O.O. Bill Carstanjen to be Featured on CBS' 'Undercover Boss' Sunday at 9 p.m. ET
Churchill Downs Incorporated chief operating officer Bill Carstenjen will be the featured subject Sunday night on CBS’s hit reality series “Undercover Boss” at 9 p.m. ET. In turn, Churchill Downs will host an “Undercover Boss”...
February 19, 2010
Kentucky Derby 136 Update for Feb. 19: Stars Turn Out for Major Preps in Florida, Louisiana and Arkansas
FLORIDA / BUDDY’S SAINT MAKES 2010 BOW IN FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH – An important weekend of preps for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) offers opportunities to view intriguing contenders in several locations, but few of those...
February 19, 2010
Kentucky Oaks 136 Update: Devil May Care Heads Fair Grounds Silverbulletday
TIME TO ‘THINK PINK’ AS KENTUCKY OAKS, SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE® RENEW PARTNERSHIP — Churchill Downs and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world's largest breast cancer organization, officially renewed their partnership...
February 17, 2010
Churchill Downs, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Renew Kentucky Oaks Fundraising Partnership
Continuing a commitment to new Kentucky Oaks Day traditions established a year ago, Churchill Downs Racetrack, the home of the world-famous Kentucky Derby® and Kentucky Oaks®, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest breast...
