Kentucky Derby News
January 30, 2009
Barbaro Memorial Unveiling Scheduled for Sunday, April 26
The public unveiling of a larger-than-life bronze statue to celebrate the life of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will take place at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. on the morning of Sunday, April 26. The announcement comes on the second...
January 23, 2009
TOC Withholds Santa Anita and Golden Gate Signals
To our valued patrons:
We have been notified by the Thoroughbred Owners of California that they have exercised their right under the Interstate Horseracing Act to withdraw authorization for the Los Angeles Turf Club (Santa Anita) and Pacific Racing Association...
January 19, 2009
Churchill Donates Over $11,000 to 'Horses and Hope'
On Thursday, Jan 15, First Lady Jane Beshear accepted a check on behalf of “Horses and Hope,” the breast cancer awareness program initiated by the First Lady and the Kentucky Cancer Program (KCP). The donation of more than $11,000 presented...
January 19, 2009
CDI Announces Senior Management Changes
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (NASDAQ: CHDN) today announced that it is restructuring its organization to facilitate implementation of the Company’s new growth-based strategic plan. Under the new...
January 14, 2009
Perseverance Pays Off For Veteran Troilo; Asmussen Looks For Strong Finish in Final Stakes
PERSEVERANCE REWARDED FOR JOCKEY TROILO -- Veteran rider Bill Troilo had no idea that Saturday would end up as a memorable afternoon packed with 'firsts' for him at Churchill Downs.[asset|height=12|width=100]
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January 14, 2009
Delightful Kiss, Anderson Look For Better Luck At Churchill; Clark Hopeful Wayzata Bay Improves With Age
DELIGHTFUL KISS, ANDERSON SEEK BETTER LUCK AT CHURCHILL IN 134TH CLARK HANDICAP -- The big gray was back at his old Kentucky home: Tom Proctor's side of Barn 22 on the Churchill Downs backstretch. But this was his first late fall appearance...
January 14, 2009
Clark Hope Einstein Giving Pitts All the Right Signals; Brownie Points Could Be A Millionaire After Career Finale in Falls City
EINSTEIN GIVES ALL THE RIGHT CLARK ANSWERS TO PITT- The question trainer Helen Pitts was asking her stable star Einstein this month was whether the 6-year-old would be up for a run in Friday's $400,000-added Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare...
January 13, 2009
Churchill Downs Launches Official 2009 Kentucky Derby Web Site
Churchill Downs has launched the official Web site for the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, www.kentuckyderby.com, which will offer unparalleled coverage of the horse racing season leading up to the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby on...
January 9, 2009
Legendary Turf Writer Joe Hirsch Dies
Steve Sexton, president of Churchill Downs and executive vice president of Churchill Downs Incorporated, has issued the following statement on the death of Daily Racing Form Executive Columnist Joe Hirsch:
“Joe Hirsch earned and deserved universal...
January 7, 2009
CDI, KHBPA, KTA Reach ADW Agreement at Churchill Downs
Officials of Churchill Downs Incorporated and representatives of the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association have come to an agreement that allows, under specified terms and conditions,...
