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Stakes Recap May 1, 2026

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes: Eight Belles

On Time Girl delivers as favorite in Eight Belles presented by Sysco

Stakes Recap May 1, 2026

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes: Unbridled Sidney

Moon Spun goes gate to wire in Unbridled Sidney presented by TwinSpires.com

Stakes Recap April 30, 2026

Churchill Downs Stakes Recaps and Quotes: Thurby

Medallion Racing, Swinbank Stables, Joey Platts and Mark Stanton’s Cy Fair swept past Slay the Day at midstretch en route to a 1-length victory in the seventh running of the $299,250 Mamzelle (GIII) presented by Kentucky Proud for 3-year-old fillies...

Stakes Recap April 29, 2026

Churchill Downs Stakes Recaps and Quotes: Favored Parchment Party Wins Isaac Murphy Marathon; Waggley Takes Kentucky Juvenile

Pin Oak Stud’s Parchment Party moved to the front at the top of the stretch and then held off bids from Interceptor and Stowaway to post a 1 ¼-length victory in the eighth running of the $200,000 Isaac Murphy Marathon presented by Resolute Racing (Listed)...

April 23, 2026

Churchill Downs News Release: New and Expanded Brand Partnerships Unveiled to Further Elevate Fan Journey at Kentucky Derby 152

Churchill Downs Racetrack has announced a dynamic lineup of onsite activations taking place at the 152nd Kentucky Derby from new and returning partners. Spanning a diverse range of fan-focused categories, this year’s collaborations underscore Churchill...

April 23, 2026

Churchill Downs Stakes Advances: Breeders' Cup Winner Cy Fair Heads Field of 11 for Mamzelle; Lagynos, Be You, Diamond Gem AA Loom Large in Other Thurby Stakes

Medallion Racing, Swinbank Stables, Joey Platts and Mark Stanton’s Cy Fair, winner of last fall’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (Grade I) tops a field off 11 for the seventh running of the $300,000 Mamzelle  presented by Kentucky Proud (GIII)...

April 23, 2026

Kentucky Derby Update for Thursday, April 23, 2026: Casse Trio Works Toward Derby 152 and Oaks; Stark Contrast Out of Derby Picture by Opting for American Turf

John Oxley’s Silent Tactic, with jockey Cristian Torres aboard, worked a half-mile in :48 on a picture-perfect Thursday morning at Churchill Downs for trainer Mark Casse.
Working on his own at 7:15, Silent Tactic clicked off fractions of :12, :24, :48...

April 22, 2026

Churchill Downs Stakes Advances: Parchment Party Tops Field of Nine for Isaac Murphy Marathon; Ward Duo Tops Kentucky Juvenile Field of Eight

Pin Oak Stud’s Parchment Party headlines a field of nine for the eighth running of the $200,000 Isaac Murphy Marathon (Listed) Presented by Resolute Racing for 4-year-olds and up going a mile and a half on the main track next Wednesday.
The Isaac Murphy...

April 22, 2026

Kentucky Derby Update for Wednesday, April 22, 2026: California Derby Contenders Make Initial Appearances

Following late Tuesday afternoon arrivals at Churchill Downs from Southern California, a trio of Kentucky Derby 152 hopefuls were on the track on a mild Wednesday morning.
Norman Stables and Saints and Sinners’ Santa Anita Derby (GI) winner So Happy...

April 22, 2026

Churchill Downs News Release: Kentucky Derby, Oaks Morning Workouts Open to Public Thursday Through Wednesday, April 29

Starting Thursday and continuing through Wednesday, April 29, Churchill Downs will be open free-of-charge daily from 6:45-10 a.m. so guests can watch the nation’s top 3-year-old Thoroughbreds train toward their engagements in this year’s Kentucky...

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