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Jockey Calvin Borel

Borel was born in a small town in South Louisiana and he knew from a very early age he wanted to become a jockey. Borel captured the hearts of millions of Americans when he won his first career Kentucky Derby in 2007 on Street Sense. He followed that up two years later with a rail skimming ride on longshot Mine That Bird to win the 2009 edition. In 2010, he scored his third Kentucky Derby victory in four years aboard Super Saver. Nicknamed “Bo-Rail” for his daring rides along the inside fence, Borel is today’s “king” of the Kentucky Derby.
Trainer Steve Asmussen

Steve Asmussen has been named leading trainer at Churchill Downs eleven times and kicked off the 2012 Spring Meet in winning style with a victory in the $200,000 The Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial (GIII) with Hierro on Opening Night! Asmussen is currently in the top ten for number of victories during the Churchill Downs 2012 Spring Meet.

Meet the Stars

Churchill Downs Presents Ladies Only Racing Clinic, Thursday, May 24

Half and Full Day Sessions Feature Wagering Advice and Thoroughbred Education From Two of Racing’s Leading Ladies, Jill Byrne and Donna Barton BrothersChurchill Downs is welcoming women only to a special Ladies Racing Clinic on Thursday, May 24, hosted by renowned horse racing analyst and Churchill Downs handicapper Jill Byrne.

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Citizen Cope, Derby Winner's Poster, Preakness,Family Fun Days Top Churchill Downs Weekend

Churchill Downs joins racing fans in celebrating the bid by I’ll Have Another, winner of the 138th Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum!

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Believe You Can Outduels Broadway's Alibi to Win 138th Kentucky Oaks

Brereton Jones’ homebred Believe You Can wore down pace-setting Broadway’s Alibi inside the eighth pole and drew off to win the 138th running of the $1 million Kentucky Oaks by three-quarters of a length before a crowd of 112,552 on Friday afternoon at Churchill Downs.

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A crowd of 26,527 braved a stormy evening to attend 'Opening Night' (Reed Palmer, CD)

26,527 Watch Hierro Take The Cliff's Edge Derby Trial on Opening Night

– Stonestreet Stables LLC’s Hierro rallied four wide in the stretch to run down favored Paynter to win 88th running of the $232,600 The Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial (Grade III) by 1 ½ lengths before a crowd of 26,527 on Opening Night presented by Stella Artois and Finlandia Vodka.

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Nineteen Chefs Confirmed for Third Annual 'Taste of Derby' on Thursday, May 3

The hottest new Kentucky Derby party continues to heat up as 19 top international chefs announce their menu offerings and wine pairings for the third annual Taste of Derby – the Official Kentucky Derby Party of Churchill Downs.

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Mary J. Blige will sing the national anthem at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day. Credit: Markus Klinko and Indriani

Grammy Award-Winner Mary J. Blige to Sing National Anthem at Kentucky Derby 138

Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling recording artist Mary J.

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Longtime Horse Racing Fan Wins $100,000 Kentucky Derby Dream Bet

A longtime horse racing fan from New York has won a chance to place a life-changing $100,000 win bet in the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum!

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