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Features February 4, 2026

Kentucky Derby Week Opener Returns to Daytime; Sunday Racing Returns for First Time Since 2010

Tickets for Kentucky Derby Week and the entire Spring Meet at Churchill Downs Racetrack will go on sale Thursday at noon (all times Eastern), and there’s an added day of racing to celebrate this year’s Derby Week.
For the first time since 2010, Churchill...

Features January 28, 2026

Churchill Downs / Hallmark News Release: Hallmark Media and Churchill Downs Racetrack Partner on Kentucky Roses, An All-New Original Movie Celebrating the Pageantry of Kentucky Derby Day

Hallmark Media and Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) are proud to announce Kentucky Roses, an all-new original movie shot on location at the iconic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby®. The movie stars Andrew Walker (Three Wisest...

Features November 29, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: Foley Wins 500th Race at Churchill Downs

Veteran horseman Greg Foley reached a career milestone Saturday at Churchill Downs when No Time Left broke her maiden in Race 3, which marked his 500th victory at the historic Louisville racetrack.
 
Foley, who spent his career based in Barn 11 at...

Features November 26, 2025

Churchill Downs Update: Breeders' Cup Distaff Third Regaled Returns for Falls City on Thanksgiving Day

Breeders’ Cup Distaff (Grade I) third-place finisher Regaled impressed her connections earlier this month with her effort at Del Mar and they appear confident she can add another graded stakes victory to her resume in the 110th running of the $400,000...

Features November 19, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: Churchill Downs Unveils Official Kentucky Derby 152 Mint Julep Glass and Art of the Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs Racetrack has revealed the official Mint Julep Glass and “Art of the Kentucky Derby” for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve – both designed by Kentucky-native Grayson Reynolds.
 
Since its...

Features November 15, 2025

Comebacker Shred the Gnar Wires Foes in $300,000 Chilukki

Flying Dutchman’s 3-year-old filly Shred the Gnar returned from a 197-day layoff and led every step of the way in Saturday’s 40th running of the $300,000 Chilukki presented by Resolute Racing (Grade III) at Churchill Downs on her way to a determined...

Features November 12, 2025

Churchill Downs Update: Ragtime Returns to Churchill Downs as 8-5 Favorite in $300,000 Chilukki

 
Godolphin’s talented 3-year-old filly Ragtime returns to Churchill Downs on Saturday as the 8-5 morning line favorite when she lines up against six rivals entered in the $300,000 Chilukki presented by Resolute Racing (Grade III).
Saturday’s...

Features November 7, 2025

Churchill Downs Update: Kentucky Derby 150 Winner Mystik Dan Retired; To Be Paraded Saturday at Churchill Downs During Race 4

Trainer Kenny McPeek announced Friday that Kentucky Derby 150 winner Mystik Dan has officially been retired but fans will have one final chance to see the colt beneath the Twin Spires on Saturday when he parades in the paddock for the fourth race from...

Features November 5, 2025

Churchill Downs Update: Esquivel Gaining Ground in Deep Churchill Downs Jockey Colony

Manny Esquivel has been making the most of his time at Churchill Downs this fall with six wins from 34 mounts while serving as a key member of trainer Kenny McPeek’s team as regular rider Brian Hernandez Jr. remains sidelined.
“It means a lot,”...

Features October 22, 2025

Churchill Downs Incorporated News Release: CDI Announces New Victory Run Capital Investment at Churchill Downs Racetrack

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today a growth project called Victory Run, an exciting new structure on the first turn of the Churchill Downs Racetrack between the First Turn Club and the Skye Terrace....

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