Kentucky Derby News

April 29, 2009

Eclipse Champion Zenyatta Makes Kentucky Debut In Louisville Distaff To Highlight Kentucky Oaks Undercard

Mr and Mrs Jerome Moss’ Zenyatta, the undefeated 5-year-old who earned a 2008 Eclipse Award as the nation’s top older filly or mare was one of three finalists for “Horse of the Year” honors, will face seven challengers Friday in...

April 29, 2009

Rachel Alexandra Heavily Favored in 135th Renewal of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Oaks

L and M Partners' brilliant Rachel Alexandra, who closed 2008 with a dominating victory in the Golden Rod (Grade II) beneath the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs, will put a four-race win streak on the line Friday when she faces seven rivals in the...

April 29, 2009

Valtrus Proves Tops on Churchill Downs Turf

Joseph Sutton’s Valtrus collared Faithope in deep stretch to win Tuesday’s $52,700 allowance feature over the Matt Winn Turf Course by three-quarters of a length.
Ridden by Kent Desormeaux for trainer Eddie Kenneally, Valtrus returned mutuels...

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

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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

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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...

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