Kentucky Derby News

More than 140 years after its inception, the Kentucky Derby is one of the most popular sporting and social events in the country, and a countless number of individuals through the decades have made a significant impact on the race's founding, rise...

As America’s most storied Thoroughbred horse race, the Kentucky Derby (G1) has garnered nicknames down through the course of time. 
While the phrases “Run for the Roses” and “the greatest two minutes in sports” apply...

For those wanting to get a line on contenders for this year’s Kentucky Derby plus enjoy a mild, sun-splashed Kentucky morning, Churchill Downs was the place Friday.
Thirteen horses under consideration for the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented...

Churchill Downs Racetrack has launched a new mobile app to provide fans with convenient mobile access to the racetrack’s services and amenities including tickets, express ordering of food and beverages, maps and locations, Kentucky Derby horse...

Churchill Downs Racetrack today re-emphasized its annual enhanced security measures for horses competing in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) and ongoing safety and integrity measures included in its “Safety from Start to Finish”...

Bred by John Liviakis, Whitmore was born and raised at War Horse Place near Lexington, Kentucky. The January 23 foal was quite a lively one.
“He was one of the first foals born at War Horse Place that year,” farm manager Rachel Holden said.
“He...

(The photo of Suddenbreakingnews obviously isn't from the crib, but it is a stunning one of him during morning training at Oaklawn Park back in March, courtesy of Coady Photography.)
Suddenbreakingnews was bred in the name of the...

Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation today announced three separate on-site 50/50 Charitable Gaming Raffles during Derby week, one on each of Thurby, Oaks and Derby days. For each raffle, participants will have the chance to win half the raffle proceeds....

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, April 28, 2016) – Churchill Downs Racetrack today announced that Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model and Actress Kate Upton will serve as the First Lady of the Longines Kentucky Oaks and the season nine winner of NBC’s...

Should Marty McFly come back from the future to visit Churchill Downs Racetrack on the first weekend in May with plans to attend the 142nd runnings of the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade I) and $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands...