Kentucky Derby News

Stakes Recap May 3, 2024

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes: Modesty

Fast as Flight Scores 20-1 Upset in Modesty

Stakes Recap May 3, 2024

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes: Alysheba

First Mission Proves Much the Best in Alysheba

Stakes Recap May 3, 2024

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes: Unbridled Sidney

Ova Charged Turns Back All Challengers to Win Unbridled Sidney

Stakes Recap May 3, 2024

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes: La Troienne

Champion Idiomatic Returns in Style With Fasig-Tipton La Troienne Victory

Stakes Recap May 2, 2024

Churchill Downs Thurby Stakes Recaps: Kentucky Juvenile, St. Matthews and Opening Verse

Carl Spackler (IRE) Outduels Talk of the Nation to Win Opening Verse; West Memorial Springs 17-1 Upset in Kentucky Juvenile; O Besos Upsets Stablemate Bango to Win St. Matthews Overnight Stakes

Stakes Recap May 1, 2024

Churchill Downs Stakes Recaps: William Walker and Isaac Murphy Marathon

Joe Shiesty Scores 29-1 Upset in William Walker; Next Romps by 11 ¼ Lengths in Isaac Murphy Marathon Overnight Stakes

Latest News April 28, 2024

Underdogs in Horse Racing: Lil E. Tee

Lil E. Tee paved the way for Pennsylvania-breds, becoming the first to win the Kentucky Derby in 1992. Smarty became the second in 2004.

Stakes Advance April 23, 2024

Churchill Downs Stakes Advance: Last Leaf, Dazzing Blue Top Field of 10 for Opening Night Roxelana

The meet that runs through June 30 will be highlighted by the 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby (GI) presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) on May 4 and the 150th running of the $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) on May 3.

Latest News April 22, 2024

Underdogs in Horse Racing: Colonial Colony

A week after 36-1 Birdstone surpassed Smarty Jones in the final 70 yards of the 2004 Belmont S. (G2) to wreck the favorite’s Triple Crown bid, the second-largest upset in Stephen Foster H. (G1) history took place at Churchill Downs.

March 25, 2024

Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Tony Calo New Announcer at Ellis Park; Will Join Joe Kristufek, Kaitlin Free and Kevin Kilroy on Churchill Downs Handicapping Team

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) announced today that Tony Calo has been named the new track announcer at Ellis Park Racing & Gaming. Calo, a veteran in the horse racing industry, will continue to serve as the announcer at Turfway Park Racing...

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