Kentucky Derby News
November 18, 2016
Who will strike it rich in Delta Jackpot?
The November 5 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) presumably clinched the title of champion two-year-old male for Classic Empire, but the divisional action is far from over. Indeed, it now shifts into another gear, as the later developing juveniles begin...
Derby News November 18, 2016
Delta Downs Princess attracts well-matched field of 10
Ten juvenile fillies have been entered to go a mile on Saturday in the Delta Downs Princess (G3), and half the field is exiting a win of some sort.
First up are Golden Mischief, Chanel’s Legacy and Dude Fantasy, who all captured a stakes in their...
November 17, 2016
General Admission Tickets for 2017 Kentucky Derby, Oaks Available for online purchase on November 17th at Noon
Fans Will Save More Than 25 Percent on Purchase of Derby and Oaks General Admission Tickets Through Dec. 31.
General admission tickets for the 2017 celebrations of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill...
November 17, 2016
Churchill Downs To Invest $37 Million on Expansion and Upgrades
Capital Project Creates More Than 1,800 New Seats on North End of Facility
Up to 36 New Luxury Suites Will Host 1,140 Guests in Groups of Various Sizes
Event Space on Each of Three Levels Will Provide Interior Dining for 576 Guests
Project Includes...
November 10, 2016
Classic Empire, Not This Time establish themselves as early Kentucky Derby standouts
Classic Empire and Not This Time were separated by a neck on the wire of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, with a big gap back to third, and the results perfectly illustrate the current landscape for the 2017 Kentucky Derby. It’s basically the top...
November 7, 2016
Classic Empire reigns in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
John C. Oxley’s Classic Empire stamped himself an early Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite thanks to a gutsy neck victory in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Santa Anita Park.
The Mark Casse trainee pressed early pacesetter Syndergaard...
November 7, 2016
Champagne Room sparkles in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies
Champagne Room was sent off the second longest shot on the board at 33-1 in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Santa Anita Park, but ran like a favorite when triumphing by three parts of a length under jockey Mario Gutierrez.
Champagne...
November 7, 2016
Classic Empire reigns in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
John C. Oxley’s Classic Empire stamped himself an early Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite thanks to a gutsy neck victory in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Santa Anita Park.
The Mark Casse trainee pressed early pacesetter Syndergaard...
November 4, 2016
Quartet seeking to keep records perfect in Breeders' Cup Juvenile
A field of 11 two-year-old colts and geldings will line up on Saturday in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1), and four are all seeking to keep their records perfect in the 1 1/16-mile affair.
Theory owns just two starts thus far but captured...
November 3, 2016
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies features wide-open field
Unlike in past years, there’s no real standout in this year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1). There’s no Songbird, no Beholder, no My Miss Aurelia.
Instead, each and every one of the dozen two-year-old lasses lining up on...