Kentucky Derby News
February 15, 2010
'All Others' Heavy Favorite In Kentucky Derby Futures Pool 1 Over Champ 'Lucky,' Buddy's Saint
Fans of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) made two things resoundingly clear in the first of Churchill Downs’ three Kentucky Derby Future Wager (“KDFW”): there is no definitive favorite on the road to the big race...
February 15, 2010
Kentucky Oaks 136 Update: Blind Luck Takes Thrilling Las Virgenes, Decelerator Rebounds
WEST / BLIND LUCK TAKES THRILLING LAS VIRGENES – Odds-on favorite Blind Luck, the likely early favorite for the $500,000-added Kentucky Oaks (Grade I) on April 30 at Churchill Downs, launched a desperate rally from last in a field of five to run...
February 14, 2010
Lookin At Lucky, Buddy's Saint Attract Attention, But 'All Others' Remains Dominant Favorite in Derby Futures Pool 1
Lookin At Lucky and Buddy’s Saint continued to attract solid support in the opening pool of Churchill Downs’ 2010 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (“KDFW”), but the “all others” option remained a dominant favorite heading...
February 13, 2010
Champ Lookin At Lucky The Favored Individual, But 'All Others' Heavily Favored on Opening Day of Kentucky Derby Futures Pool 1
There were few surprises on a brisk opening day of betting in Pool 1 of Churchill Downs’ 2010 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (“KDFW”) as 2-year-old champion Lookin At Lucky ended the day as the favored individual contender for the May 1...
February 11, 2010
'Road to the Roses' Kentucky Derby Fantasy Challenge Now Online
The 2010 “Road to the Roses” Kentucky Derby Fantasy Challenge, a free online contest that allows racing fans to manage a stable of Kentucky Derby contenders during the three-month buildup to the historic Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands...
February 10, 2010
'All Others' Favored In Opening 2010 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool, Champion Lookin At Lucky Is Favored Individual
The chance for early bragging rights among fans of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands arrives on Friday, Feb. 12 when the first of three betting pools in the 2010 Kentucky Derby Future Wager begins. The mutuel field, which includes all...
February 9, 2010
Churchill Downs Launches KentuckyDerby.com
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (NASDAQ: CHDN) has launched www.KentuckyDerby.com, the official Web site for the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and definitive online resource for information about the Kentucky...
February 9, 2010
Churchill Downs Cancels Charlie Strong Reception Due to Inclement Weather, Poor Driving Conditions
Due to inclement weather and poor driving conditions in the Louisville area, Churchill Downs has cancelled Tuesday night’s cocktail reception in the Turf Club to welcome the University of Louisville’s new head football coach Charlie Strong.
Churchill...
February 7, 2010
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, Triple Crown Attract 366 Nominations
The cream of this year’s crop of 3-year-old Thoroughbreds has risen to the top once again as 366 members of that class have been nominated early for the 2010 renewals of America’s three classic races that comprise horse racing’s highly...
February 4, 2010
Kentucky Derby, Oaks Infield Club Returns With Several Enhancements
Churchill Downs’ exclusive Infield Club, which offered a new guest experience for fans of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks in 2009, will return for this year’s renewals with several venue enhancements, including the creation of a new VIP...
