Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks Update: Monday, April 28, 2014

KENTUCKY DERBY UPDATE – Monday, April 28, 2014 CALIFORNIA CHROME (No. 1) – As the rains pelted, the lightning flashed and the thunder roared at Churchill Downs Monday morning, likely Kentucky Derby favorite California Chrome and a dozen of his West Coast buddies…

Churchill Downs, Twinspires.com Guarantee Pick 6 Pools on Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky Derby Days

$250,000 Pick 6 for Oaks Day; $1 million Pick 6 for Derby DayChurchill Downs Racetrack and TwinSpires.com have partnered for the third straight year to guarantee the Pick 6 pools on Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby days. The Kentucky Oaks Day Pick 6 will carry…

Embellishing Bob Elevated to Derby Trial Win via Disqualification of Favored Bayern

Martin Cherry’s homebred Embellishing Bob was elevated to first place after Bayern was disqualified for drifting out in deep stretch to win the 90th running of the $176,700 Derby Trial (Grade III) for 3-year-olds before a crowd of 24,431 on the opening night…

COUNTRY STAR JO DEE MESSINA TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT 140th KENTUCKY DERBY

LOUISVILLE, KY (Friday, April 25, 2014) –  Multiplatinum and award-winning country music singer and songwriter Jo Dee Messina will perform the national anthem prior to the 140thrunning of the Kentucky Derby® Presented by YUM! Brands® (Grade 1) at historic Churchill…

Unveiling of Massive 'Big Board,' Derby Trial, Larry Collmus, Sky Divers and Fireworks Highlight 'Opening Night'

Game On Dude Works at Hollywood, Ships Wednesday for Run in Friday's Clark Handicap

Churchill Downs Maintains Tightened Security for Kentucky Derby, Oaks 140

Dance With Fate, Harry's Holiday Head 10 Late Nominations to Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown

California Chrome Narrowly Favored Over Cairo Prince in Final 2014 Kentucky Derby Future Wager

CHURCHILL DOWNS OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2014 SURVIVORS PARADE PRESENTED BY KROGER AND ANNOUNCES BRIGHT PINK AS NEW CHARITABLE PARTNER

Pocahontas Winner Untapable Edges 'All Others', Favored in Kentucky Oaks Future Wager

'All Others' Is Overall Choice, Cairo Prince Gets Narrow Edge as Favored Horse in Kentucky Derby Futures Pool 3

Two-Time 'Horse of the Year', Defending Winner Wise Dan Heads Early Nominations for Woodford Reserve Turf Classic

Cairo Prince, Top Billing Are Strong, But 'All Others' Favored in Kentucky Derby Future Pool 3

Romp by Untapable Earns Co-Favorite Status With 'All Others' in Kentucky Oaks Future Pool

Saturday is Early Nomination Deadline for Longines Kentucky Oaks, Woodford Reserve Turf Classic

Larry Collmus Named Track Announcer for Churchill Downs, Now On-Track and Broadcast 'Voice of the Kentucky Derby'

'All Others' A Strong Derby Futures Pool 2 Favorite; Honor Code Is Individual Choice in Six-Way Battle

Gift Idea for Your Valentine: Derby, Oaks Seats for Your Sweet in Churchill's Section 110

'Late Mail' Lifts Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown Early Nomination Roster to 414

Derby, Oaks, Stephen Foster Top Record Six Grade I Events on Churchill Downs' 2014 Spring Meet Stakes Schedule

TwinSpires.com Offers Road to Kentucky Derby Contest With $1 Million Top Prize

Cairo Prince, Shared Belief, Honor Code Favored Individuals, But 'All Others' Strong Choice in Derby Futures 2

Record Pletcher Army, Unbeaten Champ Shared Belief Top 413 Early Nominations to 2014 Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown

Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby Nomination Process Open; 'Early' Deadline is Jan. 25

Churchill Downs Resets Kentucky Derby Supplemental Nomination Policy

Panasonic Announces Installation of World's Largest 4K Video Board at Churchill Downs

Kentucky Derby, Oaks Section 110 Seating Available for Late Stocking Stuffers

Churchill Downs' La Troienne Elevated to Grade I Status for 2014 Running

Churchill Downs' Twin Spires to Glow Orange & White In Support of Neighboring DeSales High's Football Title Bid

Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1 $2 Win & Exacta Will-Pays

Unforgettable Clark Handicap Finish Highlights Exciting, Challenging 2013 Fall Meet at Churchill Downs

Tapiture Earns First Career Victory in Churchill Downs' Kentucky Jockey Club

Vexed Wins Golden Rod, Gives Iconic Claiborne Farm Record-Equaling 32nd Stakes Win at Churchill Downs

Statement from Trainer Pat Byrne on Late Scratch of Favored Almost Famous from Kentucky Jockey Club

Will Take Charge Well on Morning After Stirring Clark Handicap Victory

Will Take Charge Edges Game On Dude in Final Jump of Championship Showdown in Clark Handicap

Stonetastic Returns to Churchill Downs in Search of Golden Rod Redemption

Romans Positions Juveniles for Spring; Wine Princess Well, Prepares for Departure for New Career

Wine Flows at Churchill on Thanksgiving as 'Princess' Romps in Grade II Falls City

Game On Dude Gallops During Brief Training Window; Our Double Play Looks for Clark Home Run

Churchill Downs Offers $1 Draft Beers & Hot Dogs, 50-Cent Sodas As Closing Day 'Thank You' to Fans

Almost Famous Made 6-5 Favorite to Land Saturday's "Stars of Tomorrow II" Kentucky Jockey Club

Game On Dude Arrives, Settles In for Clark; Clark Post for Will Take Charge OK by Lukas

Game On Dude, Will Take Charge Vie for Championship Honors in Clark Handicap

Holiday Betting Bargains Abound in Earliest Kentucky Derby Future Wager, But 'All Others" Heavily Favored

Easter Gift Arrives Tuesday for Run Against Game On Dude, Will Take Charge in Friday's Clark

Rags-to-Riches Mare Don't Tell Sophia Heads Grade II Falls City on Thanksgiving at the Downs

45-1 Longshot Potomac River Springs Upset in Churchill Downs' River City

Clark Handicap Hopes Golden Ticket, Bourbon Courage, Finnegans Wake Work

Will Take Charge Works for Clark Handicap; Game On Dude Assigned 126 for Clark

Golden Ticket Bound for Clark; Will Take Charge Works Friday, Believe You Can Out of Falls City

Churchill Downs Adjusts Fall Purses; Two Stakes Reduced, Two Races Dropped

Saturday's Grade III River City Lures Overflow Field of 15 Grass Horses

Pending Weight Assignment, 'All Systems Are Go' for Game On Dude;s Clark Bid

'Dude,' Will Take Charge Top Clark, Oaks Winner Believe You Can Heads Falls City as Nominees for Final Fall Stakes Released

Ramseys' Emotional Kitten Flies Late Under Espinoza to Win Grade II Mrs. Revere

Canadian Invader River Seven Rallies Late Under Bridgmohan To Win Commonwealth Turf

Clark Contender Will Take Charge, Falls City-Bound Oaks Winner Believe You Can Work

Injured Borel Out for Remainder of 2013, Eyes Oaklawn Park Return

Abbott Makes Churchill Downs Bow with Mid-Atlantic Invader Nellie Cashman

Pierce Ships Duo From Canada's Legendary Sam-Son Farm for Saturday Turf Stakes

20 Things to Know About Saturday Night's 'Downs After Dark'

Kentucky Derby Disappointment Frac Daddy Seeks Redemption in 'Downs After Dark's' Commonwealth Turf

Full Field of 14 3-Year-Old Fillies Entered for 'Downs After Dark's" Wide-Open, Grade II Mrs. Revere

Olivia Henken of NBC's 'The Voice' Will Perform at Saturday Night's 'Downs After Dark'

Groupie Doll, Bradley in New York As The Champion's Career Continues

Kentucky Oaks Winner Believe You Can Possible for Thanksgiving's Falls City

Abaco Rallies to Claim Graded Stakes Glory in Churchill Downs Cardinal Handicap

Breeders' Cup Stars 'Possible' for McPeek's Assault on Fall Meet Stakes Races

Churchill Downs Adds New Pool for Kentucky Derby Future Wager

Byrne Adds Blinkers for Quick Turnaround for Promising Juvenile Almost Famous

Lukas Says BC Classic Runner-Up Will Take Charge "Possible" for Clark 'Cap Run

Kentucky Derby Winner McGaughey Ships Abaco to Churchill For Saturdayi's Cardinal

Wise Dan, Groupie Doll Among First Breeders' Cup Stars Back Home in Kentucky

Don't Tell Sophia Rallies From Last To Take Grade II Chilukki at Churchill Downs

Ms Anna Destiny Runs Away with Churchill Downs' $59,700 Dream Supreme

Bourbon Courage,Runner-Up in Return, Still on Schedule for Clark Handicap

Nearing End of Racing Days, Wine Princess Takes Regal Pedigree Into Chilukki

Special Post Times Friday & Saturday for Breeders' Cup Simulcast

Pure Fun Heads Deep Field for Saturday's Chilukki; To Be Run 20 Minutes Before Breeders' Cup Classic

Last Chance to Register for Online Sale of 2014 Kentucky Derby, Oaks Tickets is Halloween

Churchill Downs to Debut Exclusive 21+ Premium Lounge Area for Nov. 16 'Downs After Dark'

Fort Larned Set For Breeders' Cup Classic Defense After Monday Work at Churchill Downs

BC Classic & Stephen Foster Winner Fort Larned, Grade I Winners Pool Play, Golden Ticket Head First Homecoming Classic

Odds-On Choice Fort Larned Gallops On Eve of Homecoming Classic

Final BC Classic Work for Fort Larned on Monday; Track Mourns Passing of VP Tricia Amburgey

Coastline Prevails in Opening Day Street Sense; Clever Beauty Wins Rags to Riches

20 Things to Know About Churchill Downs' Fall Meet

Claiborne's Vexed Bids for Record in Rags to Riches on Churchill's Fall Meet Opening Day

Unbeaten Almost Famous Tops Inaugural Street Sense on 'Stars of Tomorrow' Fall Opener

New 'Single 6 Jackpot' to Highlight Fall Meet Wagering Menu

Churchill Downs Gets the Big Picture: Teams with Panasonic for $12 Million High Definition Video Board

Churchill Downs' September Meet Produces Encouraging Results, Memorable Racing

Fort Larned Well On Day After Homecoming Classic Win; 2YOs Strong Mandate, Cleburne Work

General Election A Popular Victor in Churchill Downs' Jefferson Cup

Fort Larned A Gate-to-Wire Winner in Homecoming Classic, Breeders' Cup Classic Defense Next

Ladies' Morning at Churchill Downs: Champ Groupie Doll, Grade I Winner On Fire Baby Work

Closing Weekend Topped by Saturday's 'Downs After Dark - Homecoming Dance: A Night to Remember'

Competitive Field of Nine Turf 3-Year-Olds Set for Saturday's Grade III Jefferson Cup