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Stakes Recap May 1, 2026

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes: Undefeated Always a Runner Takes 152nd Longines Kentucky Oaks

Douglas Scharbauer and Three Chimneys Farm’s Always a Runner surged past Meaning and Explora at the sixteenth pole and pulled away to a 1 ¼-length victory in the 152nd running of the $1,500,000 Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) for 3-year-old fillies Friday...

Stakes Recap May 1, 2026

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes: Edgewood

Mark Dobbin’s Imaginationthelady surged late to catch Tam Tam to prevail by a head in winning the 42nd running of the $600,000 Edgewood (GII) presented by Accenture for 3-year-old fillies Friday afternoon at Churchill Downs.

Stakes Recap May 1, 2026

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes: La Troienne

Churchill Downs loving Shred the Gnar takes Fasig-tipton La Troienne

Stakes Recap May 1, 2026

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap and Quotes: Modesty

Kathynmarissa takes the Modesty to key Brown Exacta presented by Veritas Prime

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)...

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