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As the field for the 2025 Run for the Roses on May 3 at Churchill Downs comes together, we introduce you to each of the ...
Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby for the first time in three years. The most infamous (and successful) trainer in ...
With severe storms and rain expected this week all eyes are on the forecast for Churchill Downs ahead of the 151st Kentucky Oaks and Derby.
Churchill Charlie, the mascot of Churchill Downs, welcomed guests on Opening Night of the Spring Meet, which kicked off the ...
For many, they can’t make a stop at Churchill Downs without fueling up at one of Louisville’s most iconic restaurants: Wagner’s Pharmacy. This will be the first time in more than 50 years that Derby ...
Churchill Downs is sharing their plans if severe weather happens to take place as thousands enjoy Kentucky Derby week.
In the neighborhoods surrounding the track, especially those with larger yards, Derby week means transforming their lawns into makeshift parking lots—a side hustle that pays off.
In 2023, Churchill Downs made the extraordinary decision to shut down racing after a spike in deadly horse injuries. An ...