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Latest news November 27, 2008

Jamaludin Wins Thanksgiving Eve Feature

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Ken and Sarah Ramsey’s favored Jamaludin took control on the final turn and cruised to a 5 ½-length victory in Wednesday’s $44,620 Thanksgiving Eve allowance feature at Churchill Downs.
Jamaludin, a 4-year-old Kentucky-bred son of Chester...

Latest news November 27, 2008

'Candyman' Headlines Kentucky Jockey Club; Golden Rod Attracts Seven on Stars of Tomorrow II Card

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Joseph Rauch and David Zell’s Capt Candyman Can, a smashing three-length winner of the Iroquois (Grade III) at Churchill Downs on Nov. 1, is the marquee name in a field of 10 entered Wednesday for the 83rd running of the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes...

Latest news November 26, 2008

Churchill Downs to Debut 'Infield Club' for 2009 Kentucky Derby, Oaks

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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...

Latest news November 26, 2008

Commentator Assigned 124 For Clark 'Cap; Frankel's Spring Waltz Tops Fall City Weight Assignments

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COMMENTATOR ASSIGNED TOP IMPOST OF 124 POUNDS FOR 134TH CLARK ‘CAP -- Tracy Farmer's Commentator has been assigned high weight of 124 pounds by Churchill Downs Racing Secretary Ben Huffman for Friday's 134th running of the $400,000-added...

Latest news November 26, 2008

Grade I Winners Commentator, Einstein,Dominican,Millionaire Magna Graduate Head Field for 134th Clark Handicap

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Tracy Farmer's Commentator, Elisabeth Alexander's Magna Graduate and Midnight Cry Stable's Einstein (BRZ), who have combined to earn $5,769,604 in their stellar careers, headline a field of eight for Friday's 134th running of the...

Latest news November 26, 2008

Churchill Downs Derby Trial, Distaff Turf Mile Granted '09 Upgrades By Grade Stakes Committee

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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...

Latest news November 26, 2008

Churchill Downs Derby Trial, Distaff Turf Mile Granted '09 Upgrades By Grade Stakes Committee

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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...

Latest news November 23, 2008

Control System Wins Sunday Feature

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(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...

Latest news November 23, 2008

Spring Waltz Headlines Field of 12 Falls City Handicap

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(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...

Latest news November 23, 2008

Horse of the Year Curlin to Parade Saturday at Churchill Downs

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(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...

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