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Features April 24, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: 2025 Kentucky Derby Partnerships, Thrilling Brand Experiences Announced

Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) announced today an exciting slate of partners and on-site brand experiences for the 151st Kentucky Derby® presented by Woodford Reserve, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Blending timeless and contemporary...

Features April 17, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: Churchill Downs Partners With TEN20 Craft Brewery to Release Specialty Beer 'Churchill Downs Light'

Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) announced today a new partnership with TEN20 Craft Brewery to release Churchill Downs Light, a crisp and refreshing light lager brewed to honor the legacy and lifestyle of enjoying a day at the races.
 
Crafted...

Features April 3, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: 'Inside Churchill Downs' Returns Friday on ESPN Louisville for 11th Season

“Inside Churchill Downs,” the popular weekly horse racing radio show, returns for its 11th season Friday at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN Louisville’s ESPN 680/105.7.
 
Co-hosted by Churchill Downs Racetrack’s Communications Team – Darren Rogers and...

Features March 21, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: New 'Winsday' on Kentucky Derby Week Will Support Local Nonprofits

Churchill Downs has officially rebranded Wednesday of Kentucky Derby Week to be known as “Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good presented by Resolute Racing.” In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, “Winsday” will be...

Features March 19, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: Ford Named Exclusive Automotive Partner of the Kentucky Derby in Multi-Year Partnership Extension

Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) today announced a partnership renewal with Ford as the exclusive automotive partner of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, reinforcing a longstanding relationship between two iconic American...

Features February 7, 2025

Heroes of Churchill Downs: Uncle Mo

The first time Uncle Mo set foot on a racetrack, he made a deep impression. The two-year-old won his career debut on the Travers S. (G1) undercard—a six furlong race—by 14 1/4 lengths, starting his career off on the right foot.

Latest News November 17, 2024

Churchill Downs Update: Catalano Celebrates First Claiming Crown Win in 20 Years

Two decades after his first Claiming Crown triumph, trainer Wayne Catalano returned to the winner’s circle Saturday when Ghostly Gal upset the $174,500 Claiming Crown Tiara at Churchill Downs.
The 6-year-old mare, owned by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds,...

Latest News November 15, 2024

Churchill Downs Update: Camacho Fulfilling Dream Riding at Churchill Downs

Jockey Samuel Camacho Jr. has made a strong return to the Churchill Downs jockey colony, recording two wins through the first 13 days of the Fall Meet while securing mounts on several live contenders in Saturday’s Claiming Crown.
“It was always a...

Latest News November 10, 2024

Churchill Downs Update: Veteran Jockey Garcia Finds Spark With Three Straight Wins

Veteran jockey Martin Garcia capped off a standout week on Saturday with his third consecutive win as he guided Horace Mann to victory at Churchill Downs. Garcia’s win streak began with his Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Grade I) triumph last Friday aboard...

Latest News November 9, 2024

Grade III Winner Money Supply Top $200,000 Claiming Crown Jewel

Jordan Wycoff’s Money Supply, a $35,000 claim turned Grade III winner, leads an oversubscribed field of 12 3-year-olds and up plus two also-eligibles entered in next Saturday’s $200,000 Claiming Crown Jewel, the highlight of the 26th Claiming Crown...

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