Kentucky Derby News

November 18, 2009

Versatile Acoma Puts Perfect Churchill Downs Record On Line In Saturday's Cardinal Handicap

Helen Alexander and Helen Groves’ Acoma, a two-time graded-stakes winner over the Matt Winn Turf Course and unbeaten in four races on turf and dirt at Churchill Downs, will concede 2-6 pounds to eight rivals in Saturday’s 36th running of the...

November 17, 2009

Churchill Downs to Host Six Night Racing Programs in 2010

Following the overwhelming popularity of a three-date market test this spring, Churchill Downs, the legendary home of the Kentucky Derby, will stage six special “Downs After Dark” nighttime racing programs under the lights in 2010.
The announcement...

November 17, 2009

Musco Lighting Selected to Install Permanent Lights at Churchill Downs

Musco Lighting®, which has specialized in lighting systems for sports and large areas for more than 30 years, has been awarded the contracting bid to install permanent track lighting at Churchill Downs, the historic home of the Kentucky Derby.
Following...

November 17, 2009

Churchill Downs Offers New, Integrated Online Box Office as a Convenient Platform for Customers to Purchase Tickets

Churchill Downs’ customers now have a new and convenient platform to purchase ticket packages in advance of racing events thanks to fresh technology at the historic racetrack’s new, integrated online box office: tickets.churchilldowns.com.
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November 15, 2009

Mrs. Revere Winner Mary's Follies Heads South … No Rematch of '08 River City Finish … Einstein, Macho Again Top Clark Noms

MARY’S FOLLIES HEADS TO FLORIDA AFTER MRS. REVERE VICTORY – Paul Pompa Jr.’s Mary’s Follies did not stick around Louisville long after her 1 ½-length score in Saturday’s Grade II Mrs. Revere in stakes-record time over...

November 15, 2009

Get Stormy Holds Off Street Move to Win Commonwealth Turf

Sullimar Stables’ Get Stormy held off a furious late charge from Street Move to win the sixth running of the $112,100 Commonwealth Turf  (Grade III) for 3-year-olds by a nose at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
    Ridden by Javier...

November 14, 2009

Quality Road Finally Makes It To Downs … Versatile Proceed Bee Can Do It All … Acoma, Belle Allure Top Cardinal Weights

QUALITY ROAD FINALLY MAKES IT TO CHURCHILL DOWNS – Edward Evans’ Quality Road was scheduled to make his initial appearance at Churchill Downs in late April as the probable favorite for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I).
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November 14, 2009

Mary's Follies Wins Mrs. Revere in Stakes-Record Time; Victory Helps Trigger $164,755 Pick 6 Carryover for Sunday

Paul Pompa Jr.’s Mary’s Follies rolled to a 1 ½-length victory over Keertana in stakes-record time to win the 19th running of the $206,500 Mrs. Revere (Grade II) for 3-year-old fillies on Saturday afternoon at Churchill Downs.
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November 13, 2009

Churchill Downs Unveils Artwork for Kentucky Derby 136 by Internationally Acclaimed French Artist Linda Le Kinff

A bold and colorful painting by internationally acclaimed French artist Linda Le Kinff was unveiled Friday, Nov. 13 at Churchill Downs as the official artwork of the 2010 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. The focal point of the vibrant work, which showcases...

November 13, 2009

Goncalves Off To Fast Start In Riders Race … Kelly's Landing Starts New Career As Pony … Eight Likely for Cardinal

GONCALVES OFF TO FAST START IN RIDERS RACE – Trainer Buff Bradley has found that other trainers are taking notice of the riding talents of Leandro Gonvalves.
'I am not getting to ride him as much because he is getting more clients,”...

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