Kentucky Derby 'Road to the Roses' Fantasy Challenge Now Online

The Kentucky Derby “Road to the Roses” Fantasy Challenge, a free online contest that allows racing fans to manage a stable of Kentucky Derby contenders during the three-month buildup to the historic race, is now open for registration. Located at www.roadtotheroses.com,…

'All Others' Favored Again in First Kentucky Derby Future Pool, But Pyro, War Pass Also Strong

Louisville, KY (Feb. 10, 2008) -- The first of three pools of the Churchill Downs’ Kentucky Derby Future Wager ran true to form as the mutuel field, or “all others,” ended up as the favorite on a roster of 24 wagering interests. But an impressive victory in…

Churchill Downs' 2008 Stakes Schedule Features 45 Races With Total Purses of $11 Million

Louisville, KY (Feb. 7, 2008) -- Churchill Downs has unveiled a $11 million stakes schedule for its Spring and Fall Meets in 2008 that includes 45 stakes events – including a record 38 graded stakes races – headed by the 134th renewals of the $2 million guaranteed…

Unbeaten Champion Indian Blessing Heads Roster of 165 3-Year-Old Fillies Nominated to 134th Kentucky Oaks

Louisville, KY (March 4, 2008) -- Hal and Patti Earnhardt's unbeaten Indian Blessing, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2007 and winner of the $2 million Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (Grade I), tops a roster of 165 3-year-old fillies nominated…

'All Others' a Strong Favorite in Early Odds for Opening Pool of 2008 Kentucky Derby Future Wager

'All Others' Strong Favorite Over Indian Blessing, Country Star in Pool 1 of Kentucky Oaks Futures