Kentucky Derby News
April 30, 2009
Kentucky Derby 135 Wednesday Update -- Win Willy Out
Final preparations are underway for the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands. Scroll down to see how your Derby favorite is training up to the big race!
ATOMIC RAIN – A late addition to the field for the Kentucky Derby...
April 30, 2009
Kentucky Derby 135 Thursday Update -- Papa Clem Sharp
As the clock winds down to the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, use Churchill Downs as your one-stop location for all the latest details on training schedules, workouts and more.
ADVICE / DUNKIRK / JOIN IN THE DANCE –...
April 30, 2009
Kentucky Oaks 135 Thursday Update -- Nan Camp Looks to Benefit from Speed Duel
Follow your Oaks favorites through Churchill Downs, and make your choice on who will win tomorrow's 135th running of the Kentucky Oaks!
BE FAIR / STONE LEGACY / TWEETER – Trainer D. Wayne Lukas sent his three Kentucky Oaks entrants to the...
April 30, 2009
TVG to Offer Wagering on Kentucky Derby 135
Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) (“CDI”) has announced that advance-deposit wagering (“ADW”) company TVG will offer wagering on the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands from Churchill Downs...
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
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...