Kentucky Derby News

OHN VELAZQUEZ, jockey of Malathaat (First) – “She didn’t get away the best, but I got a spot with her. She was running well and when I turned for home I had a target (Search Results) to send her after. We got up next to her and my filly...

JIM MULVIHILL: The winner of the 147th Longines Kentucky Oaks was Malathaat. And a very emotional victory. We're happy to be joined now by winning trainer, Todd Pletcher, Rick Nichols of Shadwell Farm. Congratulations to you both.
TODD PLETCHER:...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, April 29, 2021) – In advance of the 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) on Saturday, Churchill Downs Racetrack is reminding guests of the health and safety protocols in...

BROOKLYN STRONG GALLOPS AT CHURCHILL DOWNS FOR FIRST TIME; DERBY HOPEFULS BEAT THE RAIN BUT NOT THE SLOP
LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, April 29, 2021) – Mark Schwartz’s Brooklyn Strong made his first appearance on the track at Churchill Downs...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, April 29, 2021) – Services for Donald Ray “Donnie” Richardson, former senior vice president of racing for Churchill Downs Incorporated until his retirement in 2012, will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick...

LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, April 29, 2021) – G. Chris Coleman and Brad King’s Into Mystic turned the tables on Change of Control in posting a three-quarters of a length victory in the 11th running of the $150,000 Unbridled Sidney for fillies...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, April 26, 2021) – Churchill Downs Racetrack announced today a lineup of festivities for Thurby presented by Old Forester. This year’s Thurby, on Thursday, April 29, will continue the tradition of celebrating the best...

Trainer Brad Cox kicked off Kentucky Derby week in style when Klein Racing’s homebred Field Day rallied from last to win Saturday’s featured $150,000 William Walker Overnight Stakes on Opening Night of the 2021 Spring Meet before 11,505 fans...

April 22, 2021. Louisville, KY. Kentucky Derby Festival (“KDF”) is launching the Derby Equity and Community Initiative, (“DECI” or “the Initiative”), with support from Churchill Downs and Humana Inc. This partnership...

Before the first race is run Saturday on Opening Night of the 38-day Spring Meet, Churchill Downs Racetrack has announced that purses will be raised an additional $3.1 million thanks to robust business from state-of-the-art historical racing machines...