Kentucky Derby News

November 25, 2017

Churchill Downs Stakes Recaps: Lovely Bernadette Wins Grade II Mrs. Revere, Hailstorm Slew Upsets Dream Supreme

James M. Miller’s Lovely Bernadette sat just behind longshot pacesetter Marina’s Legacy, grabbed the lead midway around the far turn and repelled late challenges down the stretch to win Friday’s 27th running of the $200,000 Mrs. Revere...

November 25, 2017

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap & Quotes: Seeking the Soul Triumphs in Grade I, $500,000 Clark Handicap

The team of owner/breeder Charles Fipke, trainer Dallas Stewart and jockey John Velazquez did it again.
Three weeks after landing the $2 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (Grade I) at Del Mar with Fipke’s homebred mare Forever Unbridled,...

November 25, 2017

Churchill Downs Barn Notes: Clark Winner Seeking the Soul Could Add Name to Stewart's Pegasus World Cup Roster

Charles Fipke’s latest Grade I winner, Seeking the Soul, exited Saturday’s Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (GI) win in great shape and may take aim on the $16 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (GI) on Jan. 27, according...

November 25, 2017

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap: Road to Victory Wore Down Monomoy Girl in Grade II, $200,000 Golden Rod

John C. Oxley and Gary Barber’s 2-year-old filly Road to Victory pressured front-running 4-5 favorite Monomoy Girl throughout Saturday’s 74th running of the $200,000 Golden Rod (Grade II) at Churchill Downs and wore down her weary rival at...

November 24, 2017

Churchill Downs Barn Notes: Givemeaminit Attempts Maiden-Breaking Score in Saturday's $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club

Valene Farms’ Givemeaminit has earned $166,600 in just four races to begin his career but the 2-year-old colt is searching for his elusive first win in Saturday’s $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (Grade II) at Churchill Downs.
“He fits...

November 23, 2017

Churchill Downs Barn Notes: Longtime Friends Borel, Bradley Attempt Clark Triumph With The Player

A little more than 16 months ago, then-retired Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel was living on trainer William “Buff” Bradley’s Indian Ridge Farm in Frankfort, Ky. On Friday, the 50-year-old rider will get a leg up to ride The Player...

November 23, 2017

Longtime Friends Borel, Bradley Attempt Clark Triumph With The Player

A little more than 16 months ago, then-retired Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel was living on trainer William “Buff” Bradley’s Indian Ridge Farm in Frankfort, Ky. On Friday, the 50-year-old rider will get a leg up to ride The Player...

November 23, 2017

Hernandez Jr. Becomes 14th Jockey to Win 500 Races at Churchill Downs

Brian Hernandez Jr. became the 14th jockey in Churchill Downs history to ride 500 winners at the home of the Kentucky Derby when the 32-year-old won the seventh race on Thanksgiving Day aboard Rock Shandy for trainer Jordan Blair.
“It’s great...

November 23, 2017

Shining Copper Wires Foes in $100,000 River City Handicap

Shining Copper led every step of the way under leading rider Corey Lanerie to score a 1 ¾-length victory over Kasaqui (Arg) in Thursday’s 40th running of the $100,000 River City Handicap (GIII) on Thanksgiving Day at Churchill Downs.
Shining...

November 23, 2017

Argentina-Bred Blue Prize Romps in Grade II Falls City 'Cap

Merriebelle Stable LLC’s 4-year-old filly Blue Prize (Arg) took the lead from pacesetter Money’soncharlotte on the far and drew off in the stretch for a decisive 8 ½-length triumph over Tiger Moth in the 102nd running of the $200,000...

FOLLOW FOR UPDATES AND EXCLUSIVES

Missed something? Catch up on past Churchill Downs news