In his 78 years and lifetime in around horses, Hall of Fame trainer and four-time Kentucky Derby (Grade I) winner D. Wayne Lukas is not surprised by much when he reports to the track each day for morning training.But Friday was a “gotcha” day for Lukas, who…
Churchill Downs Racetrack will host a “BIG GAME Watch Party” during the races in its spacious 30,000-square-foot Plaza on Saturday (Sept. 14). Admission gates will open at 11:30 a.m. (all times Eastern) and the first of 10 races is 12:45 p.m. Kickoff for the…
Donegal Racing’s unbeaten Cleburne, a 34-1 longshot making just the second start of his young career, rallied from eighth to grab the lead near the finish and then held off a furious late surge by stablemate Smart Cover to win the 32nd running of the $173,250…
TK Stables’ Devious Intent, upset winner over 2012 Eclipse Award champion Groupie Doll in Ellis Park’s Grade III Gardenia, and Joseph W. Sutton’s Burban, runner-up in the Grade I Humana Distaff on Kentucky Derby Day, loom as likely favorites in a field of six…
