Kentucky Derby News

May 6, 2021

Katherine Armstrong Named Vice President of Culture (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Katherine Armstrong has been hired as Vice President of Culture (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) for the Company. The new role will report directly...

May 2, 2021

Medina Spirit Holds Off Mandaloun To Give Baffert Record Seventh Kentucky Derby Victory

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 1, 2021) – Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit fought back after relinquishing the lead to Mandaloun at midstretch to post a half-length to win the 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford...

May 2, 2021

Jockey Quotes From The 147th Kentucky Derby

MEDINA SPIRIT Jockey John Velazquez, (First): “Every time I asked him to give more he kept fighting on. You couldn’t ask for more of a horse. When you ride a horse like this who is competitive you can’t ask for anything else.'...

May 2, 2021

Trainer Quotes From The 147th Kentucky Derby

MEDINA SPIRIT Trainer Bob Baffert, (First): “This little horse coming in here, he’s always shown he’s an overachiever. His heart is bigger than his body. When he turned for home, something just told me. He reminded me of Silver Charm...

May 2, 2021

Kentucky Derby 147 Post-Race News Conference Transcript

JIM MULVIHILL: Congratulations to Medina Spirit, winner of Kentucky Derby 147. And we are happy to be joined by winning jockey, John Velazquez, and owner, Amr Zedan. Congratulations to you both. Johnny, this is your fourth Kentucky Derby win. You become...

May 2, 2021

Colonel Liam, Domestic Spending Dead Heat For Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic Victory

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 1, 2021) – It turned out to be too close to call at the wire.
Robert and Lawana Low’s favored Colonel Liam and Klaravich Stables’ Domestic Spending (GB) hit the finish line together to dead heat for the...

May 2, 2021

Medina Spirit Claims the Garland of Roses in the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve

LOUISVILLE, KY., (May 1, 2020) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Medina Spirit claimed the Garland of Roses in the 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented...

May 2, 2021

It’s Seventh Heaven At Baffert Barn Following Medina Spirit's Historic Kentucky Derby Victory

LOUISVILLE, KY (Sunday, May 2, 2021) – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert added his record-breaking seventh Kentucky Derby trophy to his collection Saturday when Zedan Racing’s Medina Spirit held on to win the 147th running of the “Run...

May 1, 2021

Malathaat Captures the Lilies in the 147th Running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks

LOUISVILLE, KY., (April 30, 2021) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the 147th running of the $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade I) at Churchill Downs Racetrack...

May 1, 2021

An Excellent Morning After for Oaks Heroine Malathaat

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 1, 2021) – “Excellent.”

That was trainer Todd Pletcher’s all-encompassing answer to the question of Malathaat’s condition on the morning after her gutsy run and neck victory in the Grade I Longines...

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