Churchill Downs

Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes Moved to September

The world of horse racing is in a state of flux, a new state of uncertainty. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to increase in scope and severity in the United States, the entirety of the horse racing world is changing to adapt. There is no racetrack in America allowing spectators. Some tracks are postponing races […]
Posted on: March 17, 2020 | Jennifer Newell
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Churchill Downs Announces Record-Setting Spring Stakes Schedule

The busy spring racing season is just around the corner. On Thursday, we received yet another reason to look forward to the turn of the calendar. Churchill Downs has announced a record-setting stakes schedule for its Spring Meet. The 38-day meet kicks off on April 25 and runs through June 27. Churchill has revealed […]
Posted on: February 28, 2020 | Christopher Feery
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Dennis’ Moment Had the Quickest Work at Churchill Downs

Highlighted by the 5 furlong breeze in only :58 4/5 at Iroquois Stakes victor Dennis’ Moment, four runners from Kentucky saddled up at Churchill Downs on October 11, to prepare for the Breeders’ Cup next month, which will take place at Santa Anita Park. Dennis’ Moment provided the fastest time from a total of 42 […]
Posted on: October 15, 2019 | Cheryle Kaus
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Churchill Downs Plans New Racetrack in Kentucky

Churchill Downs Incorporated has recently proposed to build a brand-new track in Northern Kentucky which will allow the company to move all the winter racing dates away from Turfway Park. In a press release, CDI stated that it will file an application to request winter Thoroughbred racing dates with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Over […]
Posted on: September 12, 2019 | Cheryle Kaus
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