Kentucky Derby News

Stakes Advance November 16, 2023

Xigera Takes on Thanksgiving Challenge in 108th Running of Grade III, $400,000 Falls City

Rigney Racing’s Grade II winner Xigera will attempt to close out her successful 3-year-old season with a victory.

Stakes Advance November 15, 2023

Thanksgiving Weekend Stakes Fields Begin to Take Shape

Churchill Downs’ Fall Meet is set to close with a flourish as the Louisville racetrack will feature nine stakes events during Thanksgiving Weekend.

Stakes Recap November 11, 2023

Smokin’ T Draws Clear Late to Win Grade III, $300,000 River City

Smokin’ T, with the Hall of Fame tandem of jockey John Velazquez and trainer Shug McGaughey, grabbed the lead with a furlong to run and drew clear late to win Saturday’s 44th running of the $289,858 River City (Grade III) at Churchill Downs by 1 ¾...

Stakes Advance November 11, 2023

She Can’t Sing Returns to Defend Title in Grade III, $300,000 Chilukki Stakes

Lothenbach Stables’ She Can’t Sing will attempt to defend her title on Saturday when she faces eight fillies and mares that entered the 38th running of the $300,000 Chilukki Stakes (Grade III) at Churchill Downs.

Stakes Advance November 10, 2023

Xigera on Target for $400,000 Falls City

It’s been a remarkable year for the team of Richard Rigneyand Phil Bauer and the duo aims to continue their success with their top 3-year-old filly Xigera, who’s on target to compete in the Grade III, $400,000 Falls City on Thanksgiving Day at Churchill...

Stakes Advance November 9, 2023

First Mission Continues Preparation for Clark

Godolphin’s lightly-raced 3-year-old First Mission continues to train at Churchill Downs in preparation for a start in the $600,000 Clark Stakes (Grade II) on Friday, Nov. 24, the marquee race of the 134th Fall Meet.

Stakes Advance November 8, 2023

Gaffalione Reunites With Multiple Graded Stakes Winner Wicked Halo

Gaffalione Reunites With Multiple Graded Stakes Winner Wicked Halo in Saturday’s $300,000 Dream Supreme Stakes.

Stakes Advance November 5, 2023

Corrales, Geroux Return to Churchill Downs Breeders’ Cup Winners

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Stakes Recap November 4, 2023

Tejano Twist Denies Bango 12th Churchill Downs Win

Tejano Twist Denies Bango 12th Churchill Downs Win With Come-From-Behind Win in $300,000 Bet on Sunshine.

Stakes Advance November 4, 2023

Grade II Winner Stitched Takes on 11 Rivals in Saturday’s River City

Grade II Winner Stitched Takes on 11 Rivals in Saturday’s $300,000 River City

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