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October 22, 2024

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 135th Fall Meet with an 11-race program – all for promising 2-year-old Thoroughbreds.
 
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September 29, 2024

Churchill Downs Closing Day Update: Rigney Racing Clinches Second-Straight September Meet Owners Title; Jockey, Trainer Races Remain Up for Grabs

As the 14-day September Meet draws to a close Sunday at Churchill Downs, Rigney Racing secured its second consecutive owners title with four wins from 15 starts while banking $436,313 in purse earnings. The jockey and trainer titles, however, remain undecided...

September 28, 2024

Churchill Downs Stakes Recaps and Quotes: Lukas Classic and Ack Ack

Hit Show relaxed in fourth down the backstretch, tipped out four-wide around the final turn and edged past leader Cooke Creek inside the final eighth of a mile to win Saturday’s 11th running of the $500,000 Lukas Classic (Grade II) for 3-year-olds and...

September 28, 2024

Churchill Downs Update: Bango Earns 100 Brisnet Speed Rating in Record-Breaking Allowance Victory, Points to Bet on Sunshine Stakes

Tamaroak Partners’ all-time Churchill Downs wins leader Bango earned a stout 100 Brisnet Speed Rating in his record-breaking allowance victory Friday beneath the Twin Spires. The 7-year-old sprinter will now target the Nov. 2 Bet on Sunshine Stakes...

September 27, 2024

Bango Becomes All-Time Winningest Horse at Churchill Downs with 12th Victory Beneath the Twin Spires

Bango etched his name into the record books Friday afternoon at Churchill Downs, becoming the track’s all-time winningest horse with a resounding 12th victory beneath the historic Twin Spires. The veteran 7-year-old, owned by Tamaroak Partners and trained...

September 27, 2024

Churchill Downs Update: Pennsylvania Derby Winner Seize the Grey Returns to Churchill Downs

As rain fell over Churchill Downs early Friday morning, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas was out on the sloppy track aboard his pony keeping a close eye on his trainees. The wet weather was no deterrent for the excitement surrounding his stable’s...

September 26, 2024

Churchill Downs Update: Top Contenders Finalize Preparations for Saturday's 'Downs After Dark' Stakes Doubleheader

Several top contenders for Saturday’s $500,000 Lukas Classic (Grade II) and $400,000 Ack Ack Stakes (GIII), part of the “Downs After Dark” program at Churchill Downs, continue to finalize their preparations ahead of the highly anticipated night...

September 25, 2024

Churchill Downs Update: Cox Set for Busy Saturday Under the Lights With Hit Show, Saudi Crown

Trainer Brad Cox is set for a potentially huge weekend at Churchill Downs as two of his standout horses, Hit Show and Saudi Crown, headline the $500,000 Lukas Classic (Grade II) and $400,000 Ack Ack Stakes (GIII), respectively, on the Downs After Dark...

Latest News September 24, 2024

Final Twilight Thursday, Saturday's Downs After Dark Top Final Week of September Meet

Churchill Downs Closing Week At A Glance: Final Twilight Thursday, Saturday's Downs After Dark Top Final Week of September Meet

September 22, 2024

Churchill Downs News Release: Bango Aims for Record 12th Churchill Downs Win in Friday Allowance

Tamaroak Partners’ Bango has been tied with Ready’s Rocket for the all-time wins record at Churchill Downs for more than a year. On Friday, the veteran sprinter will attempt to make history and claim the record outright against a compact field of...

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