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The horse racing community is mourning the loss of trainer Larry Demeritte, who died Monday at age 75 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
A native of the Bahamas, Demeritte built a respected career in U.S. racing that spanned nearly five decades....

Churchill Downs will turn back the clock Saturday night with a ‘90s-themed edition of Downs After Dark, headlining a four-day run of live racing beneath the Twin Spires.
Saturday’s theme is ‘90s Nostalgia with first post for the 11-race card at...

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...

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.
 
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“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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...