Kentucky Derby News

April 29, 2016

It's Showtime: 13 Kentucky Derby Hopes Work, Five Oaks Breezes

For those wanting to get a line on contenders for this year’s Kentucky Derby plus enjoy a mild, sun-splashed Kentucky morning, Churchill Downs was the place Friday.
Thirteen horses under consideration for the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented...

April 29, 2016

Churchill Downs Launches New Mobile App To Enhance Fan Experience

Churchill Downs Racetrack has launched a new mobile app to provide fans with convenient mobile access to the racetrack’s services and amenities including tickets, express ordering of food and beverages, maps and locations, Kentucky Derby horse...

April 29, 2016

Churchill Downs Releases 2016 Derby, Oaks Equine Security Protocols

Churchill Downs Racetrack today re-emphasized its annual enhanced security measures for horses competing in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) and ongoing safety and integrity measures included in its “Safety from Start to Finish”...

Features April 29, 2016

Tales from the Crib: Whitmore

Bred by John Liviakis, Whitmore was born and raised at War Horse Place near Lexington, Kentucky. The January 23 foal was quite a lively one.
“He was one of the first foals born at War Horse Place that year,” farm manager Rachel Holden said.
“He...

Features April 29, 2016

Tales from the Crib: Suddenbreakingnews

(The photo of Suddenbreakingnews obviously isn't from the crib, but it is a stunning one of him during morning training at Oaklawn Park back in March, courtesy of Coady Photography.)
Suddenbreakingnews was bred in the name of the...

April 28, 2016

CDI Foundation Announces Trio of 50/50 Charity Raffles During Derby Week

Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation today announced three separate on-site 50/50 Charitable Gaming Raffles during Derby week, one on each of Thurby, Oaks and Derby days. For each raffle, participants will have the chance to win half the raffle proceeds....

April 28, 2016

Kate Upton and Jordan Smith to Headline Kentucky Oaks Events

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, April 28, 2016) – Churchill Downs Racetrack today announced that Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model and Actress Kate Upton will serve as the First Lady of the Longines Kentucky Oaks and the season nine winner of NBC’s...

April 28, 2016

Churchill Downs Adds Hoverboards to Items Restricted for 2016 Derby, Oaks

Should Marty McFly come back from the future to visit Churchill Downs Racetrack on the first weekend in May with plans to attend the 142nd runnings of the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade I) and $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands...

April 28, 2016

Weather Worries Pack Friday Derby Works Schedule, Rachel's Valentina Breezes

With rain expected to start late Friday night and continue into Saturday, the rush to get in final breezes for the 142nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) on a fast track shifted to tomorrow with eight horses scheduled to breeze with the...

Features April 28, 2016

Tales from the Crib: Trojan Nation

Trojan Nation, a homebred racing for Dr. Aaron Sones and Julie Gilbert, was born and raised at Winchester Farm near Lexington, Kentucky.
A near-upsetter of the Wood Memorial (G1) as an 81-1 maiden, Trojan Nation is no longshot in the pedigree department....

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