Billy Reed: His 53rd Derby Week begins with memories of what use to be and what still is
LOUISVILLE – On the Monday morning before the Kentucky Derby, the backstretch at Churchill Downs is a bustling and confusing…
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Governor, First Lady join 2021 Derby Festival Royal Court for unveiling of 147th Kentucky Derby poster
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear joined the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, the Kentucky Derby Festival and…
Turfway Park concludes winter/spring meet with 36.5% increase of all sources handle to $81.7million
A stout 36.5% increase of all sources handle, along with a rise in starters per race, topped Turfway Park’s 38-day…
Churchill Downs moving forward with revitalization of Turfway Park, groundbreaking on Friday
As part of its ongoing efforts to bring strength and innovation to Kentucky’s signature horse racing industry, Churchill Downs is…
Sen. Schickel to introduce a bill to rescue historical racing after Supreme Court decision on its illegality
Staff report Kentucky State Senator John Schickel plans to introduce a bill in the legislature on Monday to preserve historical…
Christmas arrives early as TwinSpires player turns 20 cents into $300k at Churchill Downs on Thanksgiving
Christmas arrived early for one lucky TwinSpires customer who turned 20 cents into a whopping $328,146 playing the races at…
Kentucky Downs’ 2021 race meet to run Labor Day Sunday and Monday for first time
Kentucky Downs’ 2021 race meet will again feature six days while racing both the Sunday and Monday of Labor Day…
Morning-line favorite Tiz the Law, 17 others will have chance to Run for the (late) Roses
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune Last year’s Kentucky Derby — in which Maximum Security crossed the finish line first…
Minor injury knocks Art Collector out of upcoming Kentucky Derby; Tiz the Law enters as big favorite
Bruce Lunsford’s homebred colt Art Collector, winner of the Blue Grass Stakes (GII) on July 11, was declared out of…
Churchill Downs reverses earlier decision — will run the Sept. 5 Kentucky Derby without fans in the stands
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) reversed its earlier decision and announced it will run the 146th Kentucky Derby on September 5…
Billy Reed: We must hope Churchill Downs comes to its senses; risk of big crowd at Derby is too great
In announcing Churchill Downs plan for what’s left of the Kentucky Derby, track president Kevin Flanery said in a news…
Bill Carstanjen: Kentucky Derby tradition will move forward safely, responsibly with limited fans on site
On September 5th, in a little less than a month, we will hold the 146th consecutive running of the Kentucky…
Bruce Lunsford’s Art Collector delivers masterclass in Ellis Park Derby and is headed to Churchill Downs
JR Communications On Saturday evening, following a devastating performance at one of racing’s most historic tracks, the consensus within the…
Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep celebrates 50th anniversary of Kentucky Derby’s first female jockey
It’s been 50 years since jockey Diane Crump became the first female to ride in the Kentucky Derby — and…
Swiss Skydiver takes on the boys in field of 13 in Saturday’s $600,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
Peter Callahan’s Swiss Skydiver will try to put herself on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail Saturday when she takes on…
Louisville season opener against N.C. State moved to a Wednesday to avoid conflict with Derby Week
The University of Louisville’s season opener at home against North Carolina State will be played on a Wednesday (Sept. 2),…
Audubon Oaks becomes Kentucky Oaks points race, joins Ellis Park Derby on road to Churchill classics
Ellis Park not only has the $200,000 Ellis Park Derby as a qualifying race for the rescheduled Sept. 5 Kentucky…
WYWQ*: Turfway Park grandstands, built in 1959, coming down for Churchill Downs’ grand new facility
Staff report Tory McKinley will be a media communications graduate of Asbury University as soon as she completes this internship….
Churchill Downs’ Spring Meet opener Saturday draws 162 entries; includes champion Monomoy Girl
Horses are back at Churchill Downs and they are ready to run, with 162 entries for Saturday’s 11 scheduled races….
Brent Cooper: Newport gaming facility is good first bet, but state should double down on other gambling
The recent announcement by Churchill Downs to construct a $38.4 million gaming facility in the Newport Plaza Shopping Center that…
Churchill Downs to build ‘Florence Extension’ $38.4 million gaming facility in Newport Plaza
As part of its foray into Northern Kentucky, Louisville-based Churchill Downs Inc. has announced plans to build a $38.4 million…
Former Louisville field hockey player Hannah Boyle went from the turf to a career at the racetrack
By Lori Harmon University of Louisville The first Saturday in May is traditionally Derby Day – except for this year,…