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Legendary Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas passed away peacefully at his home in Louisville, Ky. on Saturday night. He was 89.
 
The following is a statement from the Lukas family:
 
Racing Community,
 
It is with heavy hearts that we...

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, one of the most prolific trainers and influences in horse racing history, has been hospitalized in Louisville, Ky. and will not return to training, according to Lukas family members.
 
According to the family,...

A special $3 All-Turf Pick 3 will be added to the wagering menu for next Saturday and Sunday’s cards at Churchill Downs, the final two days of the 43-day Spring Meet.
 
The $3 All-Turf Pick 3 will have an all-stakes sequence for the Saturday, June...

Tickets for the September and Fall racing meets at Churchill Downs go on sale today (Friday, June 20) at noon (all times Eastern) at https://www.churchilldowns.com/day-at-the-races/. Guests also may call (502) 636-4450 or email groupsales@kyderby.com.
 
The...

A full week of racing continues at Churchill Downs with Twilight Thursday, weekend stakes action and special events for military members and dads as the 43-day Spring Meet rolls on beneath the historic Twin Spires.
Only three weeks remain at the Spring...

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.
 
Crafted...

“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...