Kentucky Derby 138 Barn Notes (5.3.2012)

ALPHA – Godolphin Stable’s Bernardini colt Alpha, trained by Kiaran McLaughlin, went to the track Thursday morning for what is a routine piece of exercise under rider Rob Massey.    “We did the same thing we have been doing, back up to the sixteenth pole and…

Kentucky Derby 138 Barn Notes (5.2.2012)

ALPHA – Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin confirmed that Godolphin Stable’s Alpha will be ridden by jockey Rajiv Maragh in the Kentucky Derby. Maragh was aboard for the Bernardini colt’s sharp work (:59.40 for five furlongs) at Belmont Park on Saturday.     McLaughlin…

Kentucky Oaks 138 Barn Notes (5.2.2012)

AMIE’S DINI – Co-owner Mike Walker said the Fantasy Stakes (GII) runner-up Amie’s Dini had an easy jog this morning after the renovation break and will school in the paddock during Thursday’s program at Churchill Downs. The $3,000 sales purchase drew post 13…

Kentucky Derby 138 Post Draw Quotes

ALPHA (Post position 11, morning line 15-1) – Kiaran McLaughlin (trainer) – “We’re first in the gate. But he’s been great. It’s just going to make me more nervous. He’s fine. It’s a good position in gate, No. 11. It’s just that he has to load first.  We didn’t…

Bodemeister, Union Rags Vie for Favoritism in Kentucky Derby 138

Get Stormy, Sassy Image Eye Derby Day Grade I Repeats On Star-Studded Kentucky Derby Day Undercard

Mark Valeski Withdrawn from Derby Consideration; Pletcher Duo, Take Charge Indy Arrive for Derby 138

Mark Valeski Drills Bullet Five-Eighths; Creative Cause, Liaison, Asmussen Duo Work Toward Derby 138

Bodemeister Works Five-Eighths in :59.60; On the Bubble Optimizer Breezes Under Court

Union Rags Tops Busy Day of Derby Works at Churchill Downs

I'll Have Another Works at Hollywood Park; Saturday Drills Possible for Hansen, Union Rags, Dullahan

Churchill Downs Announces New Kentucky Oaks Day Collaboration With ‘Stand Up To Cancer’

26,527 Watch Hierro Take The Cliff's Edge Derby Trial on Opening Night

Take Charge Indy Works at Palm Meadows; Union Rags Arrives for Derby Bid

Paynter, Undefeated Bourbon Courage Headline Field of 11 for Opening Night The Cliff's Edge Derby Trial

Nineteen Chefs Confirmed for Third Annual 'Taste of Derby' on Thursday, May 3

Liaison Works Six Furlongs; Isn't He Clever Withdrawn from Derby Consideration

Bodemeister Works Five Furlongs; Liaison a Go for Derby 138

Two Baffert Hopefuls Work Toward Oaks; Strong Gallop for On Fire Baby

Grammy Award-Winner Mary J. Blige to Sing National Anthem at Kentucky Derby 138

Asmussen Breezes Trio of Derby Contenders; Mark Valeski Works Five Furlongs

Amie's Dini Breezes; Believe You Can Set for Monday Work

Bodemeister Gallops; Asmussen Duo to Work Monday

Amie's Dini Set to Work Sunday; Bodemeister, Mamma Kimbo to Breeze Tuesday

On Fire Baby, Summer Applause Breeze in Prep for Kentucky Oaks

Longtime Horse Racing Fan Wins $100,000 Kentucky Derby Dream Bet

Derby Hopefuls Continue Prep for First Saturday in May

Horse of the Year Havre de Grace,Preakness Winner Shackleford Top Derby, Oaks Week Stakes Nominations

Jones Arrivals Gallop; Lukas Still Pointing Optimizer to Derby

Late Nominations for Kentucky Oaks, Woodford Reserve Due Wednesday, April 11

Derby Hopefuls Bodemeister, Secret Circle Settle in at Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs' On-Track Box Office Now Open

Trio of Late Nominees to Oaks 138, Four Added to Woodford Reserve

Daddy Nose Best Works; Arkansas Derby Stars Set to Arrive

Daddy Nose Best Records First Work Since Sunland Score

Hansen Strong at Trackside, "Macho" Zips at Churchill

Scatman Breezes Beneath the Twin Spires

Solid Gold Derby 138 Winner's Trophy Arrives

Churchill Downs, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Providing Extra Horsepower for Fans

Track Superintendent Butch Lehr To Retire

Prospective Works at Churchill in Prep for Blue Grass

Union Rags Favored in Final 2012 Derby Future Pool

Union Rags Derby Future Favorite Heading Into Final Day

Derby 138 Contender Hansen Sharp in Trackside Work

Champion Hansen Strong Opening Day Derby Futures Choice

Union Rags Favored in Final Derby Futures Pool

Prospective Breezes Five Furlongs at Churchill Downs

Hansen Cruises in March 24 Trackside Work

$100,000 Kentucky Derby DreamBet is Back!

Champion Hansen Cruises in Easy Trackside Workout

Third Annual ‘Taste Of Derby’ Party Returns On Eve Of Kentucky Oaks, Thursday, May 3

Derby, Oaks General Admission Ticket Price Steady for Online, Advance Purchase; Higher for Event Day Walk-Up

Kentucky Derby Winner Animal Kingdom, Defending Winner Get Stormy Head Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Nominees

Grace Hall, On Fire Baby, Baffert Trio Head Nominations to 138th Kentucky Oaks

Ryan Jordan Appointed Churchill Downs GM; Greg Bush VP, Operations

'All Others' The Overall Choice, Princess Arabella, Captivating Lass Top Individuals in Oaks Futures

'All Others' Favored Heading Into Oaks Futures Finale; Princess Arabella, Grace Hall Close Behind

'All Others' Narrow Choice Over Princess Arabella in 2012 Kentucky Oaks Futures

'All Others' Edges Union Rags as Derby Futures Pool 2 Favorite; Total KDFW Betting Surpasses $1 million

'All Others', Union Rags Hold Steady in Derby Futures, But Hansen Surges After Gotham Win

'All Others', Union Rags Favored On Opening Day of Derby Futures Pool 2

Trackside at Churchill, Racetrack and Corporate Offices Close Early

'All Others' Favored Over Surging Union Rags, Five Baffert Contenders Derby Future Pool 2

'All Others' Heavily Favored Over Grace Hall, Summer Applause in Oaks Futures

Kentucky Oaks, Woodford Reserve Turf Early Nominations Due Saturday, Feb. 25

Registration Open for 'Road to the Roses' Kentucky Derby Fantasy Challenge

Record Opening Derby Future Pool Closes with 'All Others,' Union Rags favored

'All Others', Union Rags Remain Top Choices With A Day To Go in Derby Futures

'All Others' is Odd-On Choice, but Union Rags Is Strong Individual Choice During Opening Day of Kentucky Derby Futures

Marketing Mix Heads Deep, Competitive Mrs Revere

Kristin Warfield Named Churchill Downs' Vice President, Partnerships

'All Others' Strong Favorite, Algorithms Favored Individual in First Futures Pool

Addition of Cyber Secret Lifts Triple Crown Nominee Total to 398

397 Nominees to Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown

Churchill Downs Sets Dates for 2012 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Future Wager Pools

Kentucky Derby & Oaks, First Nighttime Stephen Foster Head 2012 Spring Stakes Schedule

Veteran Trainer, Former Jockey Mitch Shirota Dies at 78

Memorial Service for Julian 'Buck' Wheat Set for Dec. 28 at Churchill Downs

Julian 'Buck' Wheat, Churchill Downs' 'Mayor of the Backside', Dies at 78

Churchill Downs to Permit Also-Eligible Entrants for Derby, Oaks Beginning in 2012

Churchill Downs Closes Memorable Fall Meet Highlighted by Breeders' Cup, Clark 'Cap; But Field Sizes Decline

Asmussen, Still Battling for 'Leading Trainer', Reflects On Successful Meet

Gemologist Sparkles for WinStar, Pletcher in Kentucky Jockey Club

On Fire Baby Rolls In Golden Rod, Caps Churchill Fall Stakes Sweep

Lopresti Confident, But Wary of Clark Distance for Wise Dan

Wise Dan Well On Morning After Victory in Grade I Clark Handicap

Wise Dan Dominates Clark; Earns Redemption for Fink, Lopresti for 2010 DQ

WinStar's Gemologist Bids To Follow Super Saver's Path In Jockey Club

Arena Elvira Edges Afleeting Lady To Give Mott Fourth Falls City 'Cap Victory

Churchill Downs Welcomes Breast Cancer Survivors for Sunday's Horses & Hope Day at the Races

Super Espresso Bids To End Racing Career With Falls City Victory

Unbeatens Ever So Lucky, Gemologist Top Kentucky Jockey Club

Pocahontas Winner On Fire Baby Faces Stakes Veterans in Golden Rod

Beat The Blues Splashes to Victory in "Horses & Hope Day" Sunday Feature

Flat Out,Ruler On Ice Seek Eclipse Awards Momentum In Grade I Clark 'Cap

Veteran Trainer Robert Holthus Dead at 77; Memorial at Churchill Downs on Saturday

Volunteers from The Lord's Kitchen, Churchill Downs Prepare for Thanksgiving Food Giveaway

Celebrity Chef Flay Hopes for Thanksgiving Feast for Super Espresso in Falls City

Ravi's Song Returns To Dirt for Thanksgiving Day Falls City

Ravi's Song Returns To Dirt for Thanksgiving Day Falls City