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Derby dirt: Keeping the Churchill Downs track in perfect shape
The crews responsible for the racing surface at Churchill downs take great pride in keeping the track in the best shape ...
Kentucky Derby runs tomorrow, but planned $1B revamp of Churchill Downs is on hold
Top racehorses will run in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, but a planned nearly $1 billion revamp of facilities at the ...
Filly Good Cheer stays unbeaten, rallying in the mud to win 151st Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs
Unbeaten filly Good Cheer rallied on the outside through the slop to overtake Tenma by the final furlong and win the 151st ...
AP Photos: Colorful plumed hats fills Churchill Downs as fans embrace the 151st Kentucky Derby
Despite the chance of rain in the forecast, colorful plumed hats are again a fashion staple at Churchill Downs for the 151st ...
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Vendors set up around Churchill Downs to make most of Derby weekend
The Kentucky Derby isn't just about the races — it’s a melting pot of cultures, flavors, and flair. Along Taylor Boulevard, ...
What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs
At the 151st Kentucky Derby, a global spotlight will shine on equine athleticism. It’s the subject of a growing body of ...
Bob Baffert-trained horse scratched from Kentucky Derby ahead of Hall of Famer's return to Churchill Downs
One of Bob Baffert's horses was scratched from the Kentucky Derby on Thursday, just days away from his long-awaited return at ...
Kentucky Oaks 2025 live updates: Start time, latest odds, favorites and today’s lineup at Churchill Downs
The Kentucky Oaks will be run for the 151st time today at Churchill Downs. Follow along with all our coverage here.