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Latest News October 27, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: 'All Others' 4-5 Favorite, Ted Noffey 10-1 in Pool 1 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager

The first of six opportunities to bet on Kentucky Derby 152 opens Wednesday through Friday with Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, headlined by likely Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Grade I) favorite Ted Noffey (10-1) and the always-popular “All...

Latest News October 26, 2025

Churchill Downs Update: Chunk of Gold Possible for $600,000 Clark After Sharp Keeneland Victory

While the Churchill Downs Fall Meet only began Sunday, trainer Ethan West already has his eyes on closing weekend where Terry Stephens’ Chunk of Gold is a possible starter in the $600,000 Clark presented by Norton Healthcare (Grade II) on Friday, Nov....

Latest News October 22, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: Reigning Horse of the Year and 2024 Kentucky Oaks Winner Thorpedo Anna to be Honored in Special Retirement Ceremony Sunday at 3 p.m. at Churchill Downs

Reigning Horse of the Year and 2024 Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade I) winner Thorpedo Anna will be honored in a special retirement ceremony during Race 6 on Sunday at Churchill Downs before she begins her second career as a broodmare at Hill ‘n’ Dale...

Latest News October 21, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: Racing Returns to Churchill Downs Sunday at 1 p.m. for 26-Day Fall Meet; 'Stars of Tomorrow I' and 'Trick-or-Treat at the Track' Top Opening Day

Horse racing in Kentucky shifts from Keeneland to Churchill Downs on Sunday as the home of the Kentucky Derby readies to open its 136th Fall Meet with an 11-race program – all for promising 2-year-old Thoroughbreds.
 
The popular 26-day stand covers...

Latest News September 28, 2025

Churchill Downs Closing Day Update: Mystik Dan Shines in Lukas Classic With Hernandez Sidelined; Closing Day Features $214,090 Mandatory Payout in 20-Cent Derby City 6

It was a mix of emotions in the Churchill Downs winner’s circle Saturday when Kentucky Derby 150 winner Mystik Dan dug in for a three-quarters of a length victory in the $500,000 Lukas Classic (Grade II) with substitute rider Francisco Arrieta aboard...

Latest News September 27, 2025

Churchill Downs Update: Sixth Consecutive September Meet Crown in Sight for Gaffalione

Jockey Tyler Gaffalione will try to secure his sixth straight September Meet riding title during the final two days of the meet while holding a 22-15 advantage over Irad Ortiz Jr., who is riding his first full meet at Churchill Downs.
Gaffalione, a 13-time...

Latest News September 26, 2025

Churchill Downs Update: Willy D's Give Maker Special Lukas Classic Connection

Saturday’s $500,000 Lukas Classic (Grade II) at Churchill Downs will take on added meaning for trainer Mike Maker as he sends out Willy D’s in the race named for his former boss and mentor, Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas, who passed away three months...

Latest News September 25, 2025

Churchill Downs Update: Hanshin Winner Will Take It Returns for Saturday's Grade III, $400,000 Ack Ack After Summer Break

Willis Horton Racing and Whisper Hill Farm’s Hanshin Stakes (Listed) winner Will Take It has been on a brief layoff since his June 29 triumph at Churchill Downs, and trainer Dallas Stewart hopes the freshening sets him up for a strong fall campaign...

Latest News September 24, 2025

Churchill Downs Update: Lukas Classic Contenders Mystik Dan, Hit Show Train Over Sloppy Track Wednesday at Churchill Downs

Kentucky Derby 150 winner Mystik Dan and defending Lukas Classic (Grade II) champion Hit Show continued their preparations for Saturday’s $500,000 Lukas Classic by training over a sloppy, sealed surface Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs.
Mystik Dan...

Latest News September 21, 2025

Churchill Downs Update: Mystik Dan, Hit Show Complete Final Breezes for Saturday's Lukas Classic

Several top contenders for Saturday’s $500,000 Lukas Classic (Grade II) turned in their final preparations for the September Meet marquee race at Churchill Downs, including Kentucky Derby 150 winner Mystik Dan, who breezed a half-mile in :47.60, and...

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