Kentucky Derby News

April 29, 2009

Kentucky Derby 135 Tuesday Update -- Square Eddie Sidelined

Churchill Downs is providing daily updates on your favorite contenders for the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands.  Get the latest information below!
ADVICE / DUNKIRK / JOIN IN THE DANCE – It now appears trainer Todd...

April 29, 2009

Kentucky Oaks 135 Tuesday Update -- Lukas Enters Third Filly in Oaks

Follow the progress of your favorite Kentucky Oaks 135 contenders with Churchill Downs!
BE FAIR / STONE LEGACY / TWEETER – Marylou Whitney Stables' Stone Legacy was entered for Kentucky Oaks 135 by trainer D. Wayne Lukas on Tuesday morning....

April 29, 2009

Kentucky Derby 135 Monday Update -- Friesan Fire Sizzles

Follow Churchill Downs all week for the latest information on your favorites for Kentucky Derby 135!
ADVICE / DUNKIRK / JOIN IN THE DANCE / TAKE THE POINTS – A trio of Todd Pletcher-trained Kentucky Derby “possibles” went through their...

April 29, 2009

Kentucky Oaks 135 Monday Update -- Rachel Alexandra Avoids Mishap, Sizzles

Follow your favorites for the 135th Kentucky Oaks daily at www.churchilldowns.com, where we provide updates on how each contender is progressing for the big race!
BE FAIR / TWEETER – Westrock Stables' Be Fair walked the shedrow at Barn 44...

April 29, 2009

Kentucky Derby 135 Field

Here is the field for the 135th running of the $2 million-guaranteed Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I), in post position order with trainer, jockey, and morning-line odds.
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April 29, 2009

Kentucky Derby 135 Post Draw Quotes

The following quotes and comments were collected by the Churchill Downs Notes Team following the draw for post positions for the 135th Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I), to be run on Saturday, May 2.
ADVICE (Selection No. 13, Post position...

April 29, 2009

Kentucky Oaks 135 Wednesday Update -- Lukas plans to 'Tag Team' Rachel

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BE FAIR / STONE LEGACY / TWEETER – All three D. Wayne Lukas-trained fillies galloped at Churchill Downs on Wednesday morning in preparation for a meeting...

April 27, 2009

Churchill Downs, Jacksons Unveil Sculpture of 2006 Kentucky Derby Winner Barbaro

With owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson looking on, a life-sized sculpture of ill-fated 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was unvieled on Sunday, April 26 at Churchill Downs.
The Jacksons were joined by trainer Michael Matz and Dr. Dean Richardson, the...

April 27, 2009

Unbeaten Champion Zenyatta Bound for Louisville Distaff

Unbeaten Eclipse Award champion Zenyatta, a finalist for ‘Horse of the Year’ honors in 2008, is scheduled to arrive at Churchill Downs on Monday, April 27 to run in the $350,000-added Louisville Distaff (Grade II) on Friday’s Kentucky...

April 27, 2009

Great Seats Deserve Great Eats: Premium Boxed Meals, Citation Lounge

Horse racing fans who plan to attend this year’s Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks no longer have to stand in line to buy a hot dog or popcorn thanks to two new Churchill Downs offerings designed to enhance the experience of select customers.
For...

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