Stakes Recap

Trainer Brad Cox will bring a powerful quintet of contenders to Saturday’s Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs, led by Dubai World Cup (GI) winner Hit Show and Eclipse Award-winning filly Immersive.
Saturday’s blockbuster 11-race program...

Usha relaxed just off pacesetter Foie Gras, poked her head in front leaving the turn and turned back a late charge from Zeitlos to win Monday’s 23rd running of the $220,000 Winning Colors (Grade III) at Churchill Downs by a head.
 
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For trainer Kent Sweezey, being based at Churchill Downs represents more than a career opportunity. It’s a return to the Kentucky racing circuit where his passion for the sport first began.
Sweezey, who has a 14-horse division stabled at Churchill Downs,...

For trainer Kent Sweezey, being based at Churchill Downs represents more than a career opportunity. It’s a return to the Kentucky racing circuit where his passion for the sport first began.
Sweezey, who has a 14-horse division stabled at Churchill Downs,...

Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Dubai World Cup (Grade I) winner Magnitude continued his preparation toward the $2 million Stephen Foster (GI) on June 27 with a five-furlong breeze in 1:02.60 Sunday morning at Churchill Downs.
Trained by Hall of Famer Steve...

Ayra Stark (ARG) asserted herself early and led every step of the way to defeat Venencia (FR) by 2 ¾ lengths in Saturday’s 13th running of the $209,000 Keertana Stakes (Listed) at Churchill Downs.
 
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Wathnan Racing’s 2025 Dubai World Cup (Grade I) winner Hit Show returns to Churchill Downs to headline a field of eight older horses entered in next Saturday’s seventh running of the $300,000 Blame Stakes (GIII), one of seven stakes on Stephen Foster...

Jockey Johan Rosado is hoping a move to Kentucky can help elevate the next stage of his riding career.
The 27-year-old rider, represented by agent Ruben Munoz, rode two winners this winter at Oaklawn Park before relocating to Kentucky, where he has started...

Grade I winner Usha is set to face seven rivals when she headlines the 23rd running of the $250,000 Winning Colors (GIII), the featured event on Monday’s special Memorial Day card at Churchill Downs.
Run at six furlongs, the Winning Colors goes as Race...

Lou Donato, Theodore Manziaris, Paul Borrelli and Lanni Bloodstock’s multiple Grade III winner Sultana headlines a field of eight fillies and mares entered in Saturday’s 13th running of the $250,000 Keertana Stakes (Listed) at Churchill Downs.
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