Stakes Advance

The meet that runs through June 30 will be highlighted by the 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby (GI) presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) on May 4 and the 150th running of the $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) on May 3.

Gaffalione Clinches 11th Leading Rider Title at Churchill Downs; Trainer, Owner Races up for Grabs on Closing Day

Xigera Heads for Planned Break Following Falls City Romp, Targets 2024 la Troienne

Ten accomplished horses, led by 3-1 morning line favorite First Mission, are set to complete in Friday’s 149th running of the $600,000 Clark presented by Norton Healthcare.

Wayne Catalano is approaching 3,000 wins as a trainer and has more than 1,700 victories as a jockey but aside from his horse racing achievements, he may have just as many recipes as he does winner’s circle photos.

Iroquois Runner-up Risk It Heads Grade II, $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club

First Mission Headlines 149th Running of Grade II, $600,000 Clark Presented by Norton Healthcare.

Rigney Racing’s Grade II winner Xigera will attempt to close out her successful 3-year-old season with a victory.

Churchill Downs’ Fall Meet is set to close with a flourish as the Louisville racetrack will feature nine stakes events during Thanksgiving Weekend.

Lothenbach Stables’ She Can’t Sing will attempt to defend her title on Saturday when she faces eight fillies and mares that entered the 38th running of the $300,000 Chilukki Stakes (Grade III) at Churchill Downs.