Kentucky Derby News

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

Follow your favorite contenders for the 135th running of the Kentucky Oaks with Churchill Downs!
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...

April 27, 2009

Kentucky Oaks 135 Notes -- Gabby's Golden Gal Breezes

Follow the preparations of your favorite Kentucky Oaks contender every morning with the Churchill Downs Notes Team, providing daily updates on the contenders for Kentucky Oaks 135!
BE FAIR / TWEETER – Thomas Van Meter and Charles Kidder’s...

April 27, 2009

Kentucky Derby 135 Update -- Hold Me Back, Square Eddie Work

Keep tabs on your favorite Kentucky Derby 135 contender through Churchill Downs, as we offer daily updates on the training, workouts, and preparations of all the Derby hopefuls!
ADVICE / DUNKIRK / JOIN IN THE DANCE – At Churchill Downs, assistant...

April 26, 2009

Unbeaten Hull Wins Grade III Derby Trial as Churchill Downs Opens Spring Meet, Derby Week

Heiligbrodt Racing Stable and Team Valor International and Gary Barber’s undefeated Hull ran his winning streak to three with a four-length victory over Kensei in the 85th running of the $112,000 Derby Trial (Grade III) on opening day of the 52-day...

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