Kentucky Derby News
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...
January 28, 2010
Dierks Bentley, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ben Folds, Train & The Avett Brothers Added to HullabaLOU
Country music star Dierks Bentley, musical institution Blood, Sweat & Tears, singer-songwriter Ben Folds, Grammy Award-winning rock band Train and folk-rockers The Avett Brothers are among the growing list of artists that have been added to perform...
January 15, 2010
Dates Announced For 2010 Kentucky Derby, Oaks Future Wagers
Churchill Downs will offer fans of the $2 million-guaranteed Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) a trio of opportunities in February and March to make a lucrative early bet on the winner of this year’s “Run for the Roses”...
January 13, 2010
Kentucky Derby, Oaks Among Six Grade I Offerings on Churchill Downs' 2010 Stakes Schedule
Churchill Downs has unveiled a $9.025 million stakes schedule for its Spring and Fall racing meets in 2010 headed by the 136th renewals of the $2 million-guaranteed Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, the $500,000-added Kentucky Oaks and $500,000-added...
January 11, 2010
Churchill Downs, NBC Sports Partner for 'Road to the Kentucky Derby' Series
Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) and NBC Sports have announced a partnership to present three broadcasts featuring six Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown prep races this spring leading up to the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by...
January 8, 2010
Early Nominations for 2010 Triple Crown Series Due Jan. 16
Horsemen across the country and abroad will be looking closely at their 3-year-old Thoroughbreds during the coming days as the nomination period for the 2010 Triple Crown races gets into full swing.
The early nomination deadline is Saturday, Jan. 16 for...
January 8, 2010
Owner/Breeder LaPenta Sponsors The Cliff's Edge Derby Trial; Final Derby Prep's Purse Now $200,000
Prominent Thoroughbred owner and breeder Robert LaPenta will honor one his most accomplished horses and boost the significance of the final major prep for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) after reaching an agreement with the historic...