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Kentucky Derby Online Media Center

Welcome to the Churchill Downs Racetrack and Kentucky Derby Online Media Center. This webpage is tailored to provide journalists and media outlets with information and assistance in coverage of events at Churchill Downs and 'America's Greatest Race.' Be sure to check back often as the Churchill Downs communications department updates this area with important notices and information.

Also, be sure to follow @DerbyMedia and @HorseRacingKK on Twitter for the latest news, notes and information from the Churchill Downs communications department.

If you have any specific questions, please contact Darren Rogers (Darren.Rogers@KyDerby.com), Kevin Kerstein (Kevin.Kerstein@KyDerby.com) or CDI's Tonya Abeln (Tonya.Abeln@KyDerby.com).

Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Communications Team look forward to your possible arrival and your subsequent coverage of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs!

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In 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby”. The Derby is now the longest continually running sporting event in America and is known as The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®.

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Derby News October 26, 2025

Incredibolt strikes in Street Sense; Life of Joy takes Rags to Riches

Pin Oak Stud’s Incredibolt rallied from last to surge past 7-5 favorite Universe in deep stretch and win Sunday’s 13th running of the $200,000 Street Sense (Grade III) at Churchill Downs.

Features October 25, 2025

Rags to Riches wore a crown of lilies and carnations

Before Rachel brought down the house and Anna nearly took home the Man o’ War Cup, one filly crafted a crown of lilies and carnations—Rags to Riches. In a career that was the opposite of her name, this daughter of A.P. Indy took a distaff classic...

Oaks News October 21, 2025

Feeling the Derby Power: Kentucky Derby Power Rankings 2025 [Oct. 21]

With the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and Juvenile Fillies (G1) on Oct. 31, the focus for the best 2026 Classic contenders, a few of the big guns have already been racing.

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