Churchill Downs went six inches down and injected different angular sand to provide stability to make the turf less loose, said Rogers. In March, Churchill Downs will Dryject the course again.

Darren Rogers, senior director of communications and media services for Churchill Downs, issued a statement about the course, saying: "We've decided it's best to limit the number of turf races ...

You want to see all the great elements of horse racing and what makes Churchill Downs great, but you got to continue to move that ball forward," said Darren Rogers, a Churchill Downs spokesperson.

Darren Rogers, who works as a spokesperson for Churchill Downs, also knew Lukas for more than 30 years. He met him when he was a young publicist and said he viewed Lukas as a mentor.

These upgrades also respect Churchill Downs' history. "I think my favorite aspect of it is the incorporation of the original grandstand from 1895," Rogers said. "You're going to see some bricks.

Rogers said the track wanted to give locals a less crowded experience to enjoy the festivities by changing the day. "Kentucky Oaks Day attendance was around 50,000 people," Rogers said.

It’s crunch time at The Downs,” said track spokesperson Darren Rogers. We are getting close, as May 4 th is only 46 days away. This particular first Saturday of May will have added meaning.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Darren Rogers is a senior at Thornwood High School in South Holland. His extracurricular activities have included wrestling, earning one varsity letter, and more recently ...

Both loose horses were corralled by outriders and walked back to their barns. Moncada and Giles were transported to local hospitals for further evaluation, Churchill Downs spokesman Darren Rogers ...

Darren Rogers, senior spokesman at Churchill Downs, said demand for Derby 150 is unprecedented. Ticket sales began at noon on Friday, but most were sold before the day even started.

Darren Rogers from Churchill Downs says they are moving entry day this year to a week before the Derby on April 27. Entry day used to be just a day before the race at 9 a.m. Friday. Rogers says this ...