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…
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Barnstable Brown family continues raising funds for diabetes research, despite no 2020 Derby gala
By Hillary Smith University of Kentucky It is Derby week in Kentucky. Yes, you read that correctly and yes, it…
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…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: 2020-21 Kentucky Deer Season set to open on rescheduled Derby Day
In what must be characterized as the most unlikely juxtaposition of sport, Kentucky’s spring horseracing classic, the Kentucky Derby, will…
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…
Prohibitive favorite Art Collector set to run against full field in Ellis Park Derby on Sunday
The field was set Thursday for Sunday’s first-ever Kentucky Derby prep staged at Ellis Park, with Keeneland’s Grade 2 Toyota…
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…
Beshear reports 778 new COVID cases, 4 deaths; ‘mask up;’ and a round-up of coronavirus news
Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday reported 778 new COVID cases and 4 deaths, bringing state totals to 30,151 cases and…
After Toyota Blue Grass Stakes victory, Hernandez focuses on Kentucky Derby aboard Art Collector
Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. has won America’s richest horse race. Now the Ellis Park regular has his sights on America’s…
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),…
UK season opener against Eastern Michigan moved to a Thursday to avoid conflict with Kentucky Derby
University of Kentucky football will return a bit earlier than expected this fall, breaking out of the starting gate first…
NBC’s voice of Triple Crown, Larry Collmus, joins Kentucky Downs’ all-star announcing team
World-renowned race announcers Michael Wrona and Larry Collmus will share those duties at the one-of-a-kind Kentucky track. Kentucky Downs’ six-date…
Billy Reed: Good and bad news for sports, but the coronavirus rules — and the rules are changing
A few weeks ago, the National Football League conducted its first virtual draft, and the Cincinnati Bengals, surprising absolutely nobody,…
Woodford Reserve joins Churchill Downs for ‘Kentucky Derby at Home’ celebration on May 2
Woodford Reserve, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, has joined Churchill Downs for a nationwide, at-home celebration that honors…
$20 million Saudi Cup purse money withheld due to doping investigation involving trainer Servis
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) announced Monday it will withhold purse money…
Tiz the Law retakes lead in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll; voting to be suspended amid COVID-19 cancellations
Of all the impressive statements made by the sophomore male class thus far in 2020, the emphatic victory by Tiz…
Kentucky Derby to be postponed until Sept. 5 in response to Covid-19 pandemic; Preakness may follow
Even Kentucky’s most famous rite of spring is not immune to the spread of COVID 19. Churchill Downs has announced…
Churchill Downs to debut new custom-made, 20-stall starting gate for 146th running of Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs Racetrack has entered into an agreement with Australian-based Steriline Racing to design and construct a new custom-made, 20-stall…
Turfway Park, Woodbine Entertainment join forces for All-Weather Winners Challenge series
Turfway Park and Woodbine Entertainment have teamed up to create the series, with winners of designated stakes at each track…
Churchill Downs announces plans for $300 million renovation project set to begin in December
Churchill Downs Racetrack on Wednesday announced a number of major capital investments to offer a variety of new VIP guest…