Kentucky Derby News

Luis Saez, jockey of Secret Oath (First) – “A few weeks ago my agent (Kiaran McLaughlin) told me we were likely going to ride Secret Oath. Then, when he told me one day that I need to work her, I drove here from Keeneland and she blew my mind....

It was a quiet morning filled with routine gallops and no drama two days before the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.
However, a storm is brewing with rain forecast to begin falling around 4 o’clock this afternoon and continuing into Saturday...

Griffin Stables, Saul Carrilo, Victor Flores and Eugene Zondlo’s Tom’s Regret used the inside post to his advantage by taking the lead out of the gate and going on to win the 28th running of the $200,000 Kentucky Juvenile for 2-year-olds by...

Flying P Stable, R. A. Hill Stable and Flying Partners’ Lone Rock shook off a bid from Hosier at the head of the stretch and cruised to a 7 1/2-length victory in the fourth running of the $160,000 Isaac Murphy Marathon Overnight Stakes for 4-year-olds...

Special Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks Training Starts Saturday, April 23
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, April 20, 2022) – Between Saturday, April 23 and Wednesday, May 4, Churchill Downs will be open free-of-charge daily from 7-10 a.m. so guests can...

Led by the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) on Saturday, May 7, a record 53 stakes races that total $20.37 million will be staged at Churchill Downs Racetrack this spring and summer.
In addition to the 44-day Spring Meet...

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ABOUT CHURCHILL DOWNS RACETRACK

Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby,...

It’s clear which team Churchill Downs will be pulling for in Sunday’s Super Bowl LVI.
The home of the Kentucky Derby will illuminate its iconic Twin Spires with an orange glow through Sunday night’s game in honor of the underdog Cincinnati...

LOUISVILLE, KY., (December 14, 2021) – Churchill Downs announced today that Casey C. Ramage has been named Vice President of Marketing, Brand and Partnerships for the famous racetrack. In this role, Ramage will be responsible for establishing the...

Bettors have a lucrative $224,263 carryover in the Derby City 6 to chase Sunday at Churchill Downs for the Fall Meet’s 12-race closing day program.
There is a mandatory payout in Sunday’s 20-cent Derby City 6, which covers Races 7-12 starting...