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November 14, 2019

Monomoy Girl's Half-Brother Mr. Monomoy Set for Second Career Start Saturday

Madaket Stables, Michael Dubb and Doheny Racing Stable’s Mr. Monomoy, the 2-year-old half-brother to champion filly Monomoy Girl, will attempt to break his maiden in his second start Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Trained by Brad Cox, Mr. Monomoy...

November 13, 2019

Mr. Misunderstood to Defend Title in Saturday's Grade III, $175,000 River City

Flurry Racing Stables’ 12-time winner Mr. Misunderstood will defend his title in Saturday’s $175,000 River City (Grade III) at Churchill Downs as he leads a field of 10 older turf specialists in the 42nd running of the 1 1/8-mile grass race.
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November 12, 2019

Wednesday Racing at Churchill Downs Cancelled Because of Frigid Temperatures

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019) – An early blast of winter weather late Monday into early Tuesday and below-freezing overnight temperatures has prompted Churchill Downs Racetrack to cancel its live racing program scheduled for Wednesday.
Training...

November 10, 2019

Churchill Downs Barn Notes: Maxfield to Get Remainder of 2019 Off, Target 2020 Campaign

Godolphin’s highly-regarded colt Maxfield, who scratched out of last weekend’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Grade I), will get a freshening for the remainder of 2019 and target a 2020 campaign, according to his trainer Brendan...

November 9, 2019

Mr Dumas Surges to Win Grade III, $175,000 Commonwealth Turf

Mr Dumas ranged into contention on the final turn, grabbed the lead in the stretch and turned back a late challenge from 7-2 favorite Tracksmith to win Saturday’s 16th running of the $175,000 Commonwealth Turf (Grade III) at Churchill Downs by a...

November 7, 2019

Churchill Downs Barn Notes: Seeking the Soul to Return in Grade I, $600,000 Clark on 'Black Friday'

Charles Fipke’s Seeking the Soul has not missed many dances in the last three years and trainer Dallas Stewart hopes his $3.4 million earner will cap his 6-year-old campaign with a victory in the premier race of the Fall Meet at Churchill Downs,...

November 6, 2019

Churchill Downs Barn Notes: Covfefe, British Idiom Return to Churchill Downs Breeders' Cup Champions

The look on trainer Brad Cox’s assistant trainer Jorje Abrego said everything as he stood proudly alongside two winning Breeders’ Cup flower blankets that were showcased outside Barn 22 at Churchill Downs from $1 million Filly and Mare Sprint...

November 6, 2019

Jefferson Cup Winner Spectacular Gem Tops Field of 14 in $175,000 Commonwealth Turf

Candie Baker’s $125,000 Jefferson Cup winner Spectacular Gem drew post position No. 6 in an over-subscribed field of 14 horses who will take to the Matt Winn Turf Course in Saturday’s 16th running of the $175,000 Commonwealth Turf (Grade III)...

October 31, 2019

Local Trainers, Handicappers Give Selections for Breeders' Cup

There are more than 40 horses competing at this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships with local ties including 19 horses that were based at Churchill Downs. Several trainers and handicappers have been watching and studying the local contenders...

October 30, 2019

Churchill Downs to Construct Hotel, HRM Facility and New Permanent Stadium Seating at First Turn of the Iconic Racetrack

Millionaires Row 6 Renovation will Offer New Premium Experience
LOUISVILLE, Ky., (October 30, 2019) – Today, Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) announced a number of major capital investments that promise an unparalleled variety...

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