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Latest news November 5, 2008

Wilkes Celebrates First Official Stakes Win with 'Candyman'; Pocahontas Romp By Sara Louise No Surprise To Romans

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WILKES NOTCHES ‘FIRST' CHURCHILL STAKES VICTORY WITH ‘CANDYMAN' IN IROQUOIS -- Trainer Ian Wilkes has made many visits to the Churchill Downs winner's circle since he first arrived at Churchill Downs from Australia nearly...

Latest news November 5, 2008

Cardinal 'Cap Attracts 34 Nominations;Thorn Song Could Bid for Second River City

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THIRTY-FOUR NOMINATED TO 36TH RUNNING OF CARDINAL -- The $100,000-added Cardinal Handicap (GIII), to be run at 1 1/8 miles over the Matt Winn Turf Course on Nov. 15 for fillies and mares three-years-old and up,  drew 34 nominees. Weights for...

Latest news November 4, 2008

Leah's Secret Cruises to Victory in Chilukki (GII)

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(Nov. 2, 2008) – Leah’s Secret, ridden by Rene Douglas, cruised to her third graded stakes triumph with a half-length victory over Unforgotten in Sunday’s $170,400 Chilukki Stakes (Grade II) for fillies and mares age 3 and up at Churchill...

Latest news November 2, 2008

Albarado Still Rolling, Hopes For Another Ride on Curlin; Fields Take Shape for Mrs. Revere, Commonwealth Turf

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ALBARADO STILL ROLLING, HOPING FOR ANOTHER RIDE ON CURLIN -- A strong start on the 26-day Fall Meet at Churchill Downs indicates that jockey Robby Albarado is in no danger of slowing down in a 2008 racing season that is close to equaling a 2007 season...

Latest news November 2, 2008

'Candyman' Proves He Can In Churchill's Iroquois

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Capt. Candyman Can, whose name was inspired by a 1970's hit song by Sammy Davis Jr., proved just as popular on the track as he grabbed the lead heading into the far turn under jockey Julien Leparoux and rolled to a three-length victory in Saturday's...

Latest news November 1, 2008

Sara Louise Runs Faster Than Boys in Grade III Pocahontas

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(Nov. 1, 2008) – Sara Louise, ridden by Robby Albarado, recorded an emphatic 3 ¾-length victory over 2-1 favorite Rachel Alexandra in Saturday’s 40th running of the $110,400 Pocahontas Stakes (Grade III) at Churchill Downs, and her...

Latest news November 1, 2008

Baroness Thatcher Heads Competitive Field for Grade II Chilukki

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(Nov. 1, 2008) – Zayat Stables’ Baroness Thatcher, who narrowly missed Grade I glory in the Humana Distaff on Kentucky Derby Day, will seek redemption Sunday at Churchill Downs as she heads a competitive field of 11 fillies and mares scheduled...

Starting Gate Courtyard

Seats

Nestled near the iconic Kentucky Derby starting gate, our Starting Gate Courtyard Reserved Seating offers a variety of new, comfortable seating options for your Thurby experience.

Champions Loge

Seats

Featuring the storied view of the Twin Spires, Champions Balcony & Loge are extensions of Champions Bar, which is located on the 2nd level of the Clubhouse and serves the TwinSpires Club program and select horsemen. Enjoy views of the new Paddock as well...

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Skye Terrace

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Skye Terrace dining rooms provides scenic vantage points to view the races from a tiered balcony overlooking the finish line, or via television monitors from the comfort of your table.

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