Kentucky Derby News
November 26, 2008
Churchill Downs to Debut 'Infield Club' for 2009 Kentucky Derby, Oaks
Churchill Downs is introducing an exclusive new infield experience called the “Infield Club” for the 135th runnings of the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, allowing fans the opportunity to enjoy the exuberant party atmosphere of the infield with an...
November 26, 2008
Churchill Downs Derby Trial, Distaff Turf Mile Granted '09 Upgrades By Grade Stakes Committee
Two Kentucky Derby Week stakes races at Churchill Downs were granted higher graded status for their 2009 renewals as the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders’ Association issued its listing of U.S. Graded Stakes...
November 23, 2008
Horse of the Year Curlin to Parade Saturday at Churchill Downs
(November 23, 2008) – Stonestreet Stables LLC’s Curlin, North America’s reigning Horse of the Year and the continent’s richest racehorse of all time with earnings of $10,501,800, will be paraded one final time at Churchill Downs...
November 23, 2008
Spring Waltz Headlines Field of 12 Falls City Handicap
(November 23, 2008) – Stronach Stable’s Spring Waltz will carry top weight of 120 pounds and concede up to nine pounds to 11 rivals in Thursday’s 94th running of the $150,000-added Falls City Handicap (Grade II) at 1 1/8 miles on the...
November 23, 2008
Control System Wins Sunday Feature
(November 23, 2008) – Naveed Chowhan’s Control System took control in deep stretch and then held off a late charge from Awsugahnow to win Sunday’s featured $44,260 Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation purse at Churchill Downs by three-quarters...
November 21, 2008
Churchill Downs Announces Freeze in Most Ticket Prices for 2009 Kentucky Derby, Oaks
Churchill Downs racetrack has announced a freeze in most ticket prices for the 2009 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, allowing customers to purchase the majority of reserved seats and general admission at the same price levels offered in 2008. The...
November 21, 2008
Churchill Downs Announces Expanded Public Drawing for Reserved Seats to 2009 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs will soon make Kentucky Derby dreams come true for 500 horse racing fans, as the racetrack today announced an expanded public drawing for guests to purchase two seats to the upcoming 135th 'Run for the Roses,' scheduled for...
November 21, 2008
Kentucky Derby Veteran Dominican Returns to Dirt For Clark; Sheppard's Just As Well Arrives for River City
DOMINICAN EYES FIRST CHURCHILL SCORE IN 134TH CLARK HANDICAP -- The last time Dominican ran on the main track at Churchill Downs, he finished a well-beaten 11th behind the victorious Street Sense in the 2007 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands...
November 21, 2008
Eight Churchill Wins Enough For River City Hopeful Canela?; Commentator Breezes Half-Mile in Clark 'Cap Prep
IS EIGHT ENOUGH FOR CANELA UNDER THE TWIN SPIRES? -- Canela will attempt to become the first horse since 1976 to have won nine races at Churchill Downs when he starts in Saturday's $100,000-added River City Handicap (GIII).
According...
November 21, 2008
Lady On Holiday Wins Racetrack Chaplaincy of America Purse
(November 21, 2008) – Russell West’s Lady On Holiday collared favored Rustic Flame in the final jump to win Friday’s featured $44,160 Racetrack Chaplaincy of America Purse at Churchill Downs over the Matt Winn Turf Course by a nose....
