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In it for the long haul

Now that the Kentucky Derby has been made official and paid out, things return to normal here at the Downs and we settle in for our lengthy Spring meet. Although Kentucky Derby week is the most exciting time of the year for all of horse racing, our Spring meet never fails to produce top-class racing and events for the local crowd.

Looking for a Key Race?

If you’re looking for a “Key Race” look no further than the seventh race at Keeneland Race Course on Oct. 15.

The seven-furlong maiden special weight for 2-year-olds was won by Kopitar in 1:23.42.

Can the Silks of Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Return to Churchill Downs on the First Saturday in May?

Thoughts and observations on Churchill Downs’ 2008 Fall Meet from high atop the clubhouse in the sixth floor Joe Hirsch Media Center . . .

Einstein Brilliant in Clark

Thoughts and observations on Churchill Downs’ 2008 Fall Meet from high atop the clubhouse in the sixth floor Joe Hirsch Media Center . . .

A Look at Closing Week at Churchill Downs: Nov. 26-29

Four Grade II stakes races highlight closing week at Churchill Downs’ 2008 Fall Meet: the $150,000-added Falls City Handicap (fillies and mares at 1 1/8 miles) on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day); the $400,000-added Clark Handicap (3-year-olds and up at 1 1/8 miles) on Friday; and the $150,000-added Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (2-year-olds at 1 1/

The Week Ahead at Churchill Downs: Nov. 19-23

This week’s feature race is Saturday’s 31st running of the $100,000-added River City Handicap (Grade III), a 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-olds and up over the Matt Winn Turf Course.

Missing Luke; Big Shoes To Fill

This year’s Fall Meet at Churchill Downs just won’t be the same without our good friend Luke Kruytbosch, who eloquently described the local racing action from 1999 until his untimely death in mid-July.

Welcome to the fall meet blog

Welcome to the fall meet at Churchill Downs!

All Eyes Point To Arlington and Calder

Big events at both Arlington Park and Calder Race Course over the next few weeks are sure to keep everyone's racing bug satiated.

With the Summit Of Speed and International Festival Of Racing, you get the best of both worlds...  Top class sprinters on one hand at Calder, and then the world's top grass horses competing at Arlington on August 9th.

Closing Day Pick 6 Ticket

With a guaranteed payout and a carryover going into the final day of the Spring Meet, it is a must to get a Pick 6 ticket in today.

It doesn't look extremely difficult, and here is how I am going to set my ticket up.

Race 6:  #6-BLOWOUT and #9-BERLIOZ

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