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New normal at Churchill Downs as trainer Bob Baffert chases another Derby win
In one of the ugliest episodes in modern horse racing, Churchill Downs squared off against trainer Bob Baffert, the most well ...
Bob Baffert Immediately Trolled Churchill Downs With Conspiracy Theory About Rigged Kentucky Derby Draw
Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby for the first time in three years. The most infamous (and successful) trainer in ...
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Churchill Downs celebrates Louisville community on 502'sDay to kick off Derby week
502'sDay this year featured several special activities as part of Churchill Downs' tribute to Muhammad Ali, including a "Float Like a Butterfly" live art project with local artist Braylyn Stewart ...
Kentucky Derby weather: If it rains at Churchill Downs, will horses still race?
"Weather, as with any outdoor event, is a wildcard at the Kentucky Derby!" officials warn. "From sunshine and cloudless skies that bring sun burnt noses and tan lines to spring showers that make our ...
Churchill Downs pausing renovations due to Trump tariffs ahead of 2025 KY Derby
The racetrack had announced plans for its ‘largest expansion’ ever, with more than $1 billion in upgrades, but officials said ...
D. Wayne Lukas is 89 and wants to win a 5th Kentucky Derby. He’s up before dawn in pursuit of it
D. Wayne Lukas is easy to spot before dawn at Churchill Downs. He is one of the few Kentucky Derby trainers atop a stable ...
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Churchill Downs is charging $22 for a Mint Julep and souvenir glass that you’ll probably lose
The Mint Julep is the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby, a symbol of the Derby tradition and Kentucky’s southern ...
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Churchill Downs racing analyst Joe Kristufek shares insight on Derby contenders
For many, they can’t make a stop at Churchill Downs without fueling up at one of Louisville’s most iconic restaurants: Wagner’s Pharmacy. This will be the first time in more than 50 years that Derby ...