Churchill Downs Congratulates 2009 'American Idol' Winner Kris Allen

Churchill Downs wishes to congratulate 2009 "American Idol" winner Kris Allen, who became the series' eighth winner on Wednesday after defeating Adam Lambert in the competition's final voting round. Allen, a 23-year-old from Conway, Ark., was one of thousands…

Top-Weighted Spice Route Faces Brass Hat, Seven Others in 72nd Running of Louisville Handicap

Spice Route (GB), stylish winner of the Elkhorn (Grade II) in his most recent start at Keeneland on April 24, headlines a field of nine entered for Saturday’s 72nd running of the $100,000-added Louisville Handicap (Grade III) to be run at a mile and a half…

Rachel Alexandra Returns to the Track; Mine That Bird Playful In First Gallop Since Preakness

It was a day for racing royalty at Churchill Downs on Wednesday as Preakness (Grade I) and Kentucky Oaks (GI) winner Rachel Alexandra returned to track for a gallop and Mine That Bird, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) and a fast-closing…

Simulcast Wagering, Free Admission Weds., May 20 and Other Reduced Days

Although there will be no live racing on Wednesday, May 20 at Churchill Downs, the historic track will offer wagering on tracks from around North America at its Trackside at Churchill simulcast center.. Admission gates open at 11:30 a.m. (all times EDT) and…

Kentucky Derby Winner Mine That Bird Playful in Jog; Rachel Alexandra Set for Wednesday Return to Track

Kentucky Derby Winner Mine That Bird Returns to Churchill To Prepare for Belmont, Search for New Rider Begins

Rachel Alexandra Back Home/Matt Winn Duo Doing Well/Flying Pegasus Works

Multiple Stakes Winner Tizdejavu Remains Perfect At Churchill Downs with Win in Sunday Turf Feature

Capt Candyman Can Wins Matt Winn

While Stars Shine In Preakness, Churchill-based 3-Year-Olds Await Their Chance/Brass Hat sharp in work

Distinctive Dixie Wins Friday Feature; Rachel Alexandra 3-2 in Early Preakness Betting

Amoss Cherishes 300th Win at Churchill Downs/Macho Again to Foster/Spice Route Top Weight in Louisville

Kleins' Cash Refund Set for Matt Winn/Demarcation Nears Return/Leparoux expands lead

Back-to-Back Milestones: Jockey Borel Gets 900th Local Victory, Trainer Amoss Earns 300th

Stakes Veteran Capt Candyman Can Faces Unbeaten Newcomer Cash Refund in Matt Winn

Jockey Leparoux Wins His 1,000th Career Race

BARN NOTES (5.13.09) - 'Rachel', 'Pioneer' Depart for Baltimore/'Candyman' Ready for Matt Winn/Silverfoot nears return

Derby Winner Mine That Bird Departs For Baltimore/Rose to ride Terrain/Rachel goes back to track

Derby Winner Mine That Bird Works with Borel/'Pioneer' Zips/General Quarters, Flying Private Work

Bold Start Wins Mother's Day Feature

'Rachel' Works Easy Half for Asmussen/Preakness Hopes Hull, Terrain Work

Trusty Temper Wins 505 Dayton Girls Dash

Woolley To Name Borel On Mine That Bird in Preakness, Wait and See/Hull, Terrain Posptone Works

Heavy Rain, Storms Prompt Churchill Downs to Cancel Final Five Friday Races

Borel To Continue To Ride Rachel Alexandra/Woolley, Nafzger Compare Derby Notes

Oculuna Noses Northern Belle to Win Churchill Downs Feature

BARN NOTES (May 7, 2009) - Rachel Alexandra Gallops for New Connections/Mine That Bird Gallops/Leparoux Grabs Riding Lead

Tap Dancing Splashes to Hobert Summers Memorial Win

BARN NOTES (May 6, 2009) - Mine That Bird Gallops Two Miles/Terrain Preakness-Bound/Oaks Winner Rachel Alexandra Back On Track

Huge Carryover Pools In Pick 6, Super HI-5 As Racing Resumes at Churchill Downs on Wednesday

Mine That Bird Gallops Toward Preakness; Terrain, Stall Near Preakness Decision; Pure Clan Works

Mine That Bird Back to Track and Preakness Bound/General Quarters Possible for Preakness/Einstein Eyes Foster 'Cap

Mine That Bird Team Salutes Barbaro, Offers Roses From Derby Garland to Fans

Kentucky Derby 135 Sunday Wrap-Up: Mine That Bird Well After Upset

Mine That Bird Flies Home to Kentucky Derby Upset

Crowd of 153,563 Witnesses History as Longshot Mine That Bird Wins Kentucky Derby 135

Einstein Repeats in Woodford Reserve Turf Classic

Informed Decision Strikes Late, Wins Churchill's Grade I Humana Distaff

Tizaqueena Wins Churchill Distaff Turf Mile

Four Gifts Rallies to Nip Just Jenda in Eight Belles

Mud-Loving Accredit Takes the Churchill Downs

Kentucky Oaks 135 Notes - Everything Perfect For Rachel Alexandra

Ankle Ailment Forces Scratch of Morning Line Favorite I Want Revenge From Kentucky Derby 135

Orthodox Pulls $93.20 Shocker in American Turf

Bullsbay Wins Churchill's Alysheba Stakes

Laragh Wires Field in Churchill's Edgewood

Miss Isella Outduels Favored One Caroline to Win Louisville Distaff

Chamberlain Bridge Rallies to Win Aegon Turf Sprint

Rachel Alexandra Dominates Kentucky Oaks 135

Foot Ailment Forces Scratch Justwhistledixie from 135th Kentucky Oaks

Kentucky Derby 135 Friday Update: Pletcher Hopes to Avoid Muddy Derby

TVG to Offer Wagering on Kentucky Derby 135

Kentucky Oaks 135 Thursday Update - Nan Camp Looks to Benefit from Speed Duel

Kentucky Derby 135 Thursday Update - Papa Clem Sharp

Kentucky Derby 135 Wednesday Update - Win Willy Out

Derby 135 Undercard - Einstein Bids for Second Straight

Talamo Gets First Churchill Downs Victory as Sugar Baby Love Takes Wednesday Feature

I Want Revenge Is Solid Favorite In 135th Running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands

Kentucky Oaks 135 Wednesday Update - Lukas plans to 'Tag Team' Rachel

Kentucky Derby 135 Post Draw Quotes

Kentucky Derby 135 Field

Kentucky Oaks 135 Monday Update - Rachel Alexandra Avoids Mishap, Sizzles

Kentucky Derby 135 Monday Update - Friesan Fire Sizzles

Kentucky Oaks 135 Tuesday Update - Lukas Enters Third Filly in Oaks

Kentucky Derby 135 Tuesday Update - Square Eddie Sidelined

Valtrus Proves Tops on Churchill Downs Turf

Rachel Alexandra Heavily Favored in 135th Renewal of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Oaks

Eclipse Champion Zenyatta Makes Kentucky Debut In Louisville Distaff To Highlight Kentucky Oaks Undercard

Kentucky Derby 135 Update - Hold Me Back, Square Eddie Work

Kentucky Oaks 135 Notes - Gabby's Golden Gal Breezes

Great Seats Deserve Great Eats: Premium Boxed Meals, Citation Lounge

Unbeaten Champion Zenyatta Bound for Louisville Distaff

Churchill Downs, Jacksons Unveil Sculpture of 2006 Kentucky Derby Winner Barbaro

Wise River Takes Churchill Downs Turf Feature

Grade III Kentucky Juvenile Attracts Precocious Field of Nine

Kentucky Oaks 135 Update - Baffert's Gabby's Golden Gal Set for Sunday Work

Kentucky Derby 135 Update - Godolphin Duo Sharp

Unbeaten Hull Wins Grade III Derby Trial as Churchill Downs Opens Spring Meet, Derby Week

TwinSpires.com, Youbet.com to Offer 2009 Spring Meet Signal From Churchill Downs

Kentucky Oaks 135 Update - Justwhistledixie Works; Fitz Just Right Injured

135th Derby, Oaks Launch Historic Churchill Downs Spring Meet That Introduces Night Racing

Kentucky Derby 135 Notes - Summer Bird Works Six Furlongs

Churchill to Unveil New HD Graphics for 2009 Spring Meet

Kentucky Derby 135 Update - General Quarters Has Final Derby Work

Kentucky Oaks 135 Update - McLaughlin Duo Gallops

Kentucky Oaks 135 Update - McLaughlin Fillies Arrive Wednesday

Kentucky Derby 135 Update - Works for Five Contenders

Kentucky Derby 135 Update - Square Eddie Jogs

Kentucky Oaks 135 Update - Gallop for Rachel Alexandra

Silver City Heads 85th Running of Churchill Downs' Opening Day Grade III Derby Trial

Strong Fields Shaping Up For Kentucky Derby Week Stakes Races

KENTUCKY OAKS 135 NOTES -- Baffert's Gabby's Golden Gal, Lukas' Be Fair Breeze On Rainy Morning

KENTUCKY DERBY 135 NOTES -- Giant Oak Out of Consideration For Derby 135; Three, Perhaps Four, Workers Set for Tuesday

Churchill Downs, Komen 'Pink Out' Kentucky Oaks 135

Kentucky Derby 135 and Kentucky Oaks 135 Notes

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands Earnings by Horses in Graded Stakes Races

Dubai-Based Regal Ransom, Desert Party and Illinois Derby Winner Musket Man Sharp in Saturday Works at Churchill Downs

Pioneerof the Nile, Chocolate Candy Jog; Four Derby Hopefuls Set for Weekend Works

Kentucky Derby 135 Update - Square Eddie Returns in Coolmore Lexington

Kentucky Oaks 135 Update - Rachel Alexandra Sizzles