Kentucky Derby News
April 6, 2010
Churchill Downs Issues 'Pink Fridays' Challenge
Got pink? Churchill Downs and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, are issuing the people of Louisville a challenge to “Get Your Pink On!” each Friday leading up to the 136th running of the...
April 2, 2010
Will It Take $200,000 in Graded Stakes Earnings to Start in Kentucky Derby 136?
Assuming those already firmly positioned within the Top 20 Graded Stakes Earnings list perform well in prep races on April 3, 10 and 17 and exit those races in good order, it’s conceivable that it could take as much as $200,000 in graded stakes...
March 30, 2010
Simulcast Wagering Shifts to Trackside Louisville; 60 New Flat Screen TVs Installed
Churchill Downs will shift simulcast wagering operations to its Trackside Louisville facility at 4520 Poplar Level Road starting Wednesday for the month-long lead-up to Kentucky Derby 136. The necessary annual move is done to minimize inconvenience for...
March 26, 2010
First Derby Nation 'Road to the Kentucky Derby' Viewing Party at PRIME Lounge is Saturday
While “March Madness” is heating up, the “Road to the Kentucky Derby” is also well underway, and Churchill Downs has arranged a fun way for fans of both basketball and horse racing to keep tabs on each sport by partnering with...
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...
