Kentucky Derby News

Stakes Advance June 26, 2024

Cox Confident in First Mission Ahead of Stephen Foster

Churchill Downs Closing Week Update: Cox Confident in First Mission Ahead of Saturday's Stephen Foster

Stakes Advance June 23, 2024

Zozos Returns to Defend Title in Hanshin Stakes

Churchill Downs Closing Day Stakes Advances: Zozos Returns to Defend Title in $300,000 Hanshin Stakes

Stakes Recap June 22, 2024

Chicago Stakes Recap and Quotes

Grade I Derby City Distaff Winner Vahva Takes Down Chicago Stakes

Stakes Advance June 22, 2024

First Mission Leads Accomplished Field of Nine Older Horses in Next Saturday's Grade I, $1 Million Stephen Foster

Godolphin’s talented homebred First Mission, an impressive winner of the Alysheba Stakes (Grade II) on the Kentucky Oaks undercard, headlines a competitive field of nine older horses that entered next Saturday’s 43rd running of the $1 million Stephen...

Latest News June 21, 2024

'More Than 30 Years, Under 30 Stalls' -- Saluting Veteran Trainer Donnie Habeeb

For veteran trainer Donnie Habeeb, his morning starts with a familiar routine but it’s a routine unlike most on the backside of Churchill Downs. Habeeb, who trains four horses, handles every aspect their care alongside his wife of 40 years, Beth. Donnie...

Latest News June 20, 2024

Vahva Training 'Better Than Ever' Ahead of Chicago Stakes

Churchill Downs Update: Vahva Training 'Better Than Ever' Ahead of Saturday's Chicago Stakes

Latest News June 16, 2024

Stephen Foster Day Horses Gear Up for Closing Weekend

Churchill Downs Update: Local Stephen Foster Day Horses Gear Up for Closing Weekend Stakes

Stakes Recap June 15, 2024

Recap and Quotes: Monomoy Girl and Chorleywood Overnight Stakes

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes: Our Pretty Woman Holds off Intricate to Win $173,700 Monomoy Girl

Stakes Advance June 15, 2024

Vahava and Society to Meet in Chicago Stakes

Churchill Downs Stakes Advance: Grade I Winners Vahava, Society to Meet in Saturday's Grade III, $250,000 Chicago Stakes

Latest News June 14, 2024

Longtime Kentucky-Based Trainer Rob O'Connor II Retires Following 39-Year Career

Rob O’Connor II, a fixture on the Kentucky racing circuit for nearly 39 years, has decided to retire from his career as a trainer, marking the end of an era filled with dedication and passion for the sport.
“There are so many people in this game that...

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