News Releases

Sept. 30, 2023 – Stakes Recaps and Quotes- Lukas Classic, Ack Ack and Jefferson Cup
Sept. 23, 2023 – Stakes Recaps and Quotes- Dogwood, Bourbon Trail, Harrods Creek and Seneca
Sept. 16, 2023 – Stakes Recaps and Quotes- Iroquois, Pocahontas, Locust Grove, Open Mind, Louisville Thoroughbred Society
Sept. 14, 2023 – Churchill Downs Unveils Official Artwork of 150th Kentucky Derby by Artist Wylie Caudill
Sept. 13, 2023 – Racing Returns to Churchill Downs Thursday at 5 p.m. for Action-Packed 14-Day September Meet
Sept. 12, 2023 – Media Advisory- Paddock Topping Off Ceremony at Churchill Downs on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Sept. 11, 2023 – Stakes Advances- Iroquois, Pocahontas, Locust Grove, Open Mind, Louisville Thoroughbred Society
Sept. 8, 2023 – 2023-24 Road to the Kentucky Derby Schedule Announced
Sept. 8, 2023 – What to Expect at Churchill Downs' September Meet
Sept. 6, 2023 – Churchill Downs Race & Sports Book Set for Grand Opening on Thursday
Aug. 23, 2023 – Churchill Downs Incorporated to Open Six Race and Sports Books at Kentucky Properties on Sept. 7
Aug. 21, 2023 – Churchill Downs to Host 12 Stakes Worth Record $3.775 Million During 14-Day September Meet That Runs Sept. 14-Oct. 1
Aug. 10, 2023 – Statement on the Passing of Frank Jones Jr.
July 31, 2023 – Churchill Downs to Resume Live Racing in September
July 26, 2023 – Churchill Downs to Renovate Jockey Club Suites
July 11, 2023 – Gallopalooza Returning for 2024 With Presenting Partner Churchill Downs Racetrack
July 3, 2023 – Churchill Downs Incorporated to Extend Bob Baffert Suspension
June 30, 2023 – Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. Reinstated by Churchill Downs
June 22, 2023 – Churchill Downs Celebrates 150th Kentucky Derby at Royal Ascot
June 4, 2023 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Old Forester Mint Julep
June 3, 2023 – Stakes Recaps and Quotes- Stephen Foster Preview Day
June 2, 2023 – Churchill Downs Racetrack to Suspend Racing Operations to Thoroughly Examine Safety Measures
June 1, 2023 – Churchill Downs Announces New Safety Initiatives
May 29, 2023 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Winning Colors
May 29, 2023 – Stakes Advances- Stephen Foster Preview Day
May 27, 2023 – Churchill Downs Safety Statement
May 27, 2023 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Keertana
May 25, 2023 – Churchill Downs Statement Regarding United States District Court Favorable Ruling in Bob Baffert v. Churchill Downs
May 24, 2023 – Stakes Advance- Keertana
May 20, 2023 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Louisville Stakes
May 18, 2023 – Downs After Dark to Support Waterstep with 'Saddles and Sneakers' Theme
May 17, 2023 – Stakes Advance- Louisville
May 13, 2023 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- William Walker
May 10, 2023 – Stakes Advance- William Walker
May 6, 2023 – Forte Scratched from Kentucky Derby 149
May 5, 2023 – Skinner Scratched from Kentucky Derby 149
May 5, 2023 – Updated Field May 4, 2023 – Practical Move to Scratch from Kentucky Derby
May 4, 2023 – Churchill Downs Suspends Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. Indefinitely
May 4, 2023 – Stakes Recaps and Quotes- Kentucky Juvenile, St. Matthews and Opening Verse
May 4, 2023 – Continuar (JPN) to Scratch From Kentucky Derby 149; King Russell In Field
May 3, 2023 – Statement from Churchill Downs Racetrack
May 3, 2023 – Mahomes to Command 'Riders Up' for Kentucky Derby
May 3, 2023 – Churchill Downs Stakes Recap- Mamzelle and Isaac Murphy Marathon
May 2, 2023 – 50:50 Charitable Raffle Returns to Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby Week
April 29, 2023 – Stakes Advance- Opening Verse, Kentucky Juvenile, St. Matthews
April 29, 2023 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Roxelana
April 28, 2023 – LG&E and KU Energy Becomes First Green Energy Partner of Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby
April 28, 2023 – Churchill Downs Racetrack Announces Kentucky Derby Week Itinerary
April 28, 2023 – Kentucky Derby, Oaks Post Position Draw to be Held Monday 2-3 p.m.
April 28, 2023 – Stakes Advance- Mamzelle and Isaac Murphy
April 27, 2023 – Wild On Ice to Miss Kentucky Derby
April 26, 2023 – NBC Sports and Kentucky Derby Hit the Road With Interactive Experience to Inspire Fans to Host Their Own Derby Parties
April 26, 2023 – Stakes Advance- Roxelana Overnight Stakes * Overnight
April 26, 2023 – Massive Pools, New Rolling Super Hi 5 Highlight Kentucky Derby Week Wagering Menu
April 25, 2023 – GRAMMY Award-Winning Country Music Singer Carly Pearce and Emmy Award-Winning Rachel Platten Set to Perform During 149th Kentucky Derby Weekend
April 25, 2023 – Media Advisory- First Turn Media Preview on Wednesday at 11 a,m.
April 25, 2023 – Kentucky Derby, Oaks Morning Workouts Open to the Public Thursday,
April 27 Through Wednesday, May 3
April 21, 2023 – Kentucky Derby Morning Works Show to Begin Monday from 7-8 a.m.
April 21, 2023 – Kentucky Derby Newsfeed
April 19, 2023 – Churchill Downs Racetrack Kicks Off Year-Long Celebration for Historic 150th Kentucky Derby
April 16, 2023 – Media Advisory- Grandstand Signage Change and Paddock Construction Update Monday at 11 a.m.
April 13, 2023 – Churchill Downs Announces 2023 Kentucky Derby Partnerships
April 13, 2023 – The Derby Dispatch
April 6, 2023 – Inside Churchill Downs Returns Fridays 6-7 pm on ESPN Louisville for Ninth Season
April 6, 2023 – The Derby Dispatch
April 1, 2023 – Recap- KDFW Pool 6
March 30, 2023 – The Derby Dispatch
March 30, 2023 – Media Advisory & News Release- Churchill Downs Partners With 2X Game Changers
March 29, 2023 – Empirestrikesfast Added to Late Triple Crown Nominations
March 28, 2023 – Sunland Park Derby Winner Wild On Ice Leads 12 Late Triple Crown Nominees March 28, 2023 – Forte Heavy 5-2 Favorite in Pool 6 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
March 23, 2023 – The Derby Dispatch March 21, 2023 – Churchill Downs Releases Official Menu for 149th Kentucky Derby
March 14, 2023 – Churchill Downs, Vendors to Hold Job Fair
March 13, 2023 – Recap- Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5 and Kentucky Oaks Future Wager
March 12, 2023 – Wagering Suspended on Arabian Knight
March 9, 2023 – The Derby Dispatch
March 7, 2023 – Advance- Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5 and Kentucky Oaks Future Wager
March 2, 2023 – The Derby Dispatch
March 1, 2023 – Woodford Reserve Releases 2023 Kentucky Derby Bottle Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Secretariat
Feb. 24, 2023 – Churchill Downs Names Featured Milliners for Kentucky Derby 149
Feb. 23, 2023 – The Derby Dispatch
Feb. 23, 2023 – Champion Filly Wonder Wheel Highlights 103 Nominees to Longines Kentucky Oaks *Nominations List
Feb. 16, 2023 – The Derby Dispatch
Feb. 12, 2023 – Recap- KDFW Pool 4
Feb. 7, 2023 – Champion Forte Tops 369 Early Triple Crown Nominations * Nominations List Brisnet Past Performances
Feb. 7, 2023 – Advance- KDFW Pool 4
Feb. 3, 2023 – Churchill Downs to Offer Record 50 Stakes Worth $20.525 Million During 149th Spring Meet
Feb. 1, 2023 – Kentucky Derby Week, Spring Meet Tickets Go On Sale Thursday at Noon
Jan. 25, 2023 – Early Nominations for 2023 Triple Crown Series Close Saturday
Jan. 22, 2023 – Recap- KDFW Pool 3
Jan. 18, 2023 – Churchill Downs to Open Submissions for the 2023 Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade
Jan. 17, 2023 – Advance- KDFW Pool 3
Jan. 11, 2023 – Brown-Forman Sponsorship Renewal
Dec. 15, 2022 – Logos Released for Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks 149
Dec. 6, 2022 – Official 2023 Art of the Kentucky Derby by International Artist Romero Britto Unveiled
Nov. 27, 2022 – Recap- KDFW Pool 2 and KDSFW
Nov. 27, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Commonwealth Turf
Nov. 26, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Kentucky Jockey Club, Golden Rod, Ed Brown and Fern Creek
Nov. 25, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Clark and Mrs. Revere
Nov. 24, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Falls City and Cardinal
Nov. 23, 2022 – Wagering Suspended on Frank's Honor in Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Nov. 21, 2022 – Advance- Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 and Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager
Nov. 19, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Chilukki
Nov. 15, 2022 – Media Advisory- Equine P.E.T. Imaging Sneak Preview
Nov. 13, 2022 – Stakes Recap & Quotes- River City, Bet On Sunshine and Dream Supreme
Nov. 12, 2022 – Recaps & Quotes- 24th Claiming Crown Championship Series
Nov. 3, 2022 – KDFW Pool 1 Recap
Oct. 30, 2022 – KDFW Pool 1 Advance
Oct. 30, 2022 – Stakes Recap- Street Sense and Rags to Riches
Oct. 27, 2022 – Racing Returns to Churchill Downs Sunday at 1 p.m. for 19-Day Fall Meet
Oct. 27, 2022 – Stakes Advances- Street Sense and Rags to Riches
Oct. 25, 2022 – New Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool With Up to 40 Betting Interests to Debut Nov. 1-3 in Advance of Breeders' Cup 'Future Stars Friday'
Oct. 20, 2022 – Media Alert- First Turn Topping Off Ceremony on Friday at 10 a.m.
Oct. 1, 2022 – Stakes Recaps and Quotes- Lukas Classic and Ack Ack
Sept. 30, 2022 – Live Coverage of Ack Ack, Lukas Classic Featuring Kentucky Derby Winner Rich Strike Added to Saturday's Breeders' Cup Preview on NBC
Sept. 24, 2022 – Stakes Recap & Quotes- Dogwood, Bourbon Trail, Harrods Creek and Seneca
Sept. 17, 2022 – Stakes Recap & Quotes- Iroquois, Pocahontas, Locust Grove, Open Mind and Louisville Thoroughbred Society
Sept. 16, 2022 – 2022-23 Road to the Kentucky Derby Schedule Announced
Sept. 15, 2022 – Churchill Downs Incorporated Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky
Sept. 14, 2022 – Stakes Advances- Iroquois, Pocahontas, Locust Grove, Open Mind and Louisville Thoroughbred Society
Sept. 13, 2022 – Churchill Downs to Install PET Scan at On-Site Equine Medical Center
Sept. 12, 2022 – Racing Returns to Churchill Downs Thursday at 5 p.m. for Action-Packed 14-Day September Meet Sept. 12, 2022 – Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Gary Palmisano Executive Director of Racing
Aug. 23, 2022 – Churchill Downs to Host 26 Stakes Totaling $8.31 Million During September and Fall Meets
Aug. 13, 2022 – Arlington Million Day Stakes Recaps and Quotes
Aug. 10, 2022 – Special Two-Day 'Bluegrass Pick 6' Highlights Saturday's Arlington Million Day Wagering Menu
Aug. 9, 2022 – Grade I Winners Santin, Smooth Like Strait Headline Saturday's Special Arlington Million Day Card at Churchill Downs
* Overnight
Aug. 4, 2022 – Churchill Downs to Host Arlington Million Day on Saturday, Aug. 13
July 28, 2022 – Churchill Downs to Host Arlington Million Day Handicapping Contest
July 4, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Bashford Manor, Debutante and Hanshin
July 3, 2022 – Pool for Mandatory Payout of Monday's Derby City 6 on Closing Day Could Eclipse $1 Million
July 3, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Maxfield and Anchorage Overnight Stakes
July 2, 2022 – Stephen Foster Day Stakes Recaps and Quotes
June 28, 2022 – No Turf Racing for Closing Weekend Stakes at Churchill Downs
June 25, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Chicago Stakes
June 19, 2022 – Forecasted Temps Prompt Churchill Downs to Change Wednesday Post Time to 10-30 a.m.
June 18, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Monomoy Girl Overnight Stakes
June 17, 2022 – Bejarano Becomes 15th Jockey to Win 500 Races at Churchill Downs
June 15, 2022 – Stakes Advance- Monomoy Girl Overnight Stakes
June 15, 2022 – CORRECTION- Twilight Thursday Racing at Churchill Downs Cancelled by Excessive Heat
June 15, 2022 – Twilight Thursday Racing at Churchill Downs Cancelled by Excessive Heat
June 14, 2022 – Wednesday Racing at Churchill Downs Cancelled by Excessive Heat
June 12, 2022 – Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes- Matt Winn and Leslie's Lady
June 11, 2022 – Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes- Mighty Beau
June 11, 2022 – Turf Racing at Churchill Downs Suspended
June 10, 2022 – Churchill Downs Issues Request for Proposal for Kentucky Derby, Oaks Logo Development
June 5, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Old Forester Mint Julep : Wednesday Racing Returns June 4, 2022 – Stakes Recaps and Quotes- Regret, Shawnee, Arlington, Aristides, Blame and Audubon
June 4, 2022 – Leparoux Becomes Fifth Jockey to Collect 1,000 Churchill Downs Wins
June 3, 2022 – Download Churchill Downs LIVE App for Free Broadcast Stream to Watch Saturday's Stephen Foster Preview Day
May 30, 2022 – Statement on the Passing of Sarah Kathern 'Kitten' Ramsey
May 30, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Winning Colors
May 28, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Keertana
May 25, 2022 – Stakes Advance- Keertana
May 21, 2022 – Churchill Downs Stakes Recap & Quotes- Louisville Stakes
May 18, 2022 – Churchill Downs Incorporated Statement in Response to KHRC Stewards Ruling 22-0069
May 18, 2022 – Stakes Advance- Louisville
May 14, 2022 – Stakes Recap and Quotes- Mamzelle
May 11, 2022 – Stakes Advance- Mamzelle Overnight Stakes
May 5, 2022 – Stakes Recap & Quotes- Kentucky Juvenile, Unbridled Sidney, Opening Verse
May 4, 2022 – Stakes Recap & Quotes- William Walker and St. Matthews Overnight Stakes
May 3, 2022 – Churchill Downs Announces Groundbreaking Partnership With Ed Brown Society May 3, 2002 – Stakes Recap & Quotes- Isaac Murphy Overnight Stakes
May 2, 2022 – Media Advisory- Ed Brown Society to Make Announcements at Churchill Downs on Champions Day
May 2, 2022 – Champions Day on Tuesday to Feature 'Ladies in Racing'
May 2, 2022 – Brittney Spencer to Sing National Anthem at the 148th Kentucky Derby
April 30, 2022 – Stakes Recap & Quotes- Roxelana April 30, 2022 – Stakes Advances- Unbridled Sidney, Kentucky Juvenile and Opening Verse
April 29, 2022 – Spring Meet Racing to Air on FOX Sports
April 29, 2022 – Media Advisory- Kentucky Derby, Oaks Post Position Draw
April 29, 2022 – Stakes Advance- William Walker and St, Matthews
April 29, 2022 – Central Avenue Close Saturday From 7-10 a.m. for Marathon
April 29, 2022 – Opening Night Preview
April 28, 2022 – Stakes Advance- Isaac Murphy Marathon
April 27, 2022 – Churchill Downs Incorporated to Transform the Churchill Downs Racetrack Paddock
April 27, 2022 – Stakes Advance- Roxelana
April 27, 2022 – New $3 All-3-Year-Old Pick 3, 50-Cent All Dirt Pick 5 Highlight Derby Day Wagering Menu
April 27, 2022 – New Kentucky Derby Partnerships Let Fans Celebrate in Style
April 25, 2022 – MEDIA ADVISORY- Churchill Downs to Preview New $45 Million Homestretch Club for Media on Tuesday at 10-30 a.m.
April 22, 2022 – Kentucky Derby Morning Works Show
April 20, 2022 – Dawn at the Downs- Derby, Oaks Morning Workouts Open to Public
April 15, 2022 – Official Kentucky Derby 148 Programs Available Nationwide
April 14, 2022 – The Derby Dispatch
April 9, 2022 – Recap- Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5
April 7, 2022 – 'Inside Churchill Downs' Returns to ESPN Louisville Fridays at 6 p.m.
April 7, 2022 – The Derby Dispatch April 6, 2022 – Media Advisory- Grandstand Signage Change Thursday at 3 p.m.
April 6, 2022 – Williams Sonoma Partners With the Kentucky Derby to Inspire At-Home Race Day Celebrations
April 5, 2022 – Louisiana Derby Winner Epicenter Made 5-1 Favorite in Final Pool of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
March 31, 2022 – Media Advisory- Twin Spires to Glow Red in Support of Final Four-Bound University of Louisville Women's Basketball Team
March 31, 2022 – The Derby Dispatch
March 30, 2022 – Foodies Can Enter to Win a Taste of the Kentucky Derby Delivered to Their Doorstep in New Sweepstakes : Official Kentucky Derby Menu
March 30, 2022 – Final Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5 Pushed to Next Week
March 30, 2022 – Battaglia Memorial Winner Tiz the Bomb Returns in $600,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks March 30, 2022 – Seven Late Triple Crown Nominations Announced
March 27, 2022 – Late Triple Crown Nomination Reminder
March 24, 2022 – Derby Dispatch
March 23, 2022 – Total of 76 Derby Hopefuls Top Jeff Ruby Steaks Nominations
March 15, 2022 – Record 53 Stakes Worth $20.37 Million to Be Staged at Churchill Downs This Spring, Summer; Arlington Million Among Nine Arlington Park Stakes to be Run at Churchill Downs
March 13, 2022 – Recap- Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4 and Kentucky Oaks Future Wager March 10, 2022 – The Derby Dispatch
March 8, 2022 – San Felipe Winner Forbidden Kingdom Made 5-1 Favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4
March 8, 2022 – Churchill Downs, Vendors to Hold Job Fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Upcoming Kentucky Derby, Spring Meet
March 7, 2022 – Media Advisory- Twin Spires to Glow in Maroon in Support of Bellarmine University for ASUN Championship Finals
March 7, 2022 – Thurby to Feature Infield Music Performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
March 3, 2022 – Derby Dispatch
Feb. 24, 2022 – Derby Dispatch
Feb. 24, 2022 – Christine Moore Named a Featured Milliner of the 148th Kentucky Derby
Feb. 23, 2022 – Champion Filly Echo Zulu Tops 103 Nominees to Longines Kentucky Oaks *Nominations List
Feb. 21, 2022 – Churchill Downs' Statement in Response to KHRC Stewards Ruling on Kentucky Derby 147
* KHRC Stewards Ruling
Feb. 17, 2022 – Derby Dispatch
Feb. 17, 2022 – Jenny Pfanenstiel of Forme Millinery Named a Featured Milliner of the 148th Kentucky Derby
Feb. 16, 2022 – Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Nate Simon Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Feb. 16, 2022 – Early Kentucky Oaks Nominations Reminder
Feb. 13, 2022 – Recap- Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3
Feb. 10, 2022 – Twin Spires to Glow Orange in Honor of Super Bowl-Bound Cincinnati Bengals
Feb. 8, 2022 – Advance- Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3
*Brisnet Past Performances
Feb. 7, 2022 – 312 Early Nominations to Triple Crown
* Nominations List
* Stakes Past Performances
* Brisnet Past Performances
Jan. 28, 2022 – Statement on the Passing of Richard Duchossois
Jan. 23, 2022 – Recap- Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2
Jan. 21, 2022 – Early Nominations for 2022 Triple Crown Series Due Saturday, Jan. 29
Jan. 18, 2022 – Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 Advance
Jan. 14, 2022 – Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Ben Murr President of TwinSpires and Online Gaming