Kentucky Derby News

October 25, 2015

​Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies & Kentucky Oaks share friendly history

The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies and Kentucky Oaks have a long and very friendly history.
A connection was created with the inception of the Breeders’ Cup in 1984, as that year’s disqualified Juvenile Fillies winner, Fran’s Valentine,...

October 23, 2015

​Classic victory would add to American Pharoah’s legacy

American Pharoah will become the first Triple Crown winner to compete in the Breeders’ Cup and as the expected Classic favorite, he has the opportunity to accomplish a feat we may never see again.
The sublime 3-year-old colt can also restore some...

October 14, 2015

Kentucky Derby Alumni to be well-represented in Breeders’ Cup Classic

Kentucky Derby alumni have captured 10 of the 31 runnings of the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic and will have a large presence in this year’s Classic field at Keeneland on October 31st. 
American Pharoah, who became the first Triple...

Derby News October 2, 2015

Breeders’ Futurity & Champagne in the Road to the Kentucky Derby spotlight

The “Prep Season” portion of the Road to the Kentucky Derby series is underway, awarding points on a 10-4-2-1 sliding scale to the top four finishers, and a couple of important races on Oct. 3 – the Breeders’ Futurity (G1) at Keeneland...

September 1, 2015

Churchill Downs Announces $18 Million in Upgrades to Iconic Track

Latest Capital Improvement Project Scheduled for Completion by 2016 Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015) – Churchill Downs Racetrack, one of the world’s most recognized sports venues and home of the Kentucky Derby, has announced...

August 24, 2015

The Kentucky Derby Announces New Ticket Technology Partner and Newly Redesigned Website

Partnership with Ticketmaster to Provide Customers with Secure and Reliable Ticket Transactions

LOUISVILLE, KY (August 24, 2015) – Churchill Downs Racetrack (CDRT) today announced a partnership with Ticketmaster to make purchasing Kentucky Derby...

Derby News August 12, 2015

Points for $2 Million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Doubled for 2015-16 ‘Road to the Kentucky Derby’ Series

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Also Bumped to 20-8-4-2 on ‘Road to the Kentucky Oaks’
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015) – Points for the $2 million Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Grade I), the...

July 21, 2015

Churchill Downs Releases Official Logos For Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks 142

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, July 21, 2015) -- Churchill Downs Racetrack today unveiled the official logos for Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks 142. The logos were designed by SME, a New York-based marketing agency that has developed the official Derby...

June 5, 2015

The Kentucky Derby Triple Crown Viewing Party Menu

The Belmont StakesSaturday June 6, 2015 Race Coverage on NBC 4:30p.m – 7:00p.m ET Belmont Stakes Post approximately 6:50p.m.
Thinking about what to serve your friends when you gather on Saturday to cheer on American Pharoah in his Triple Crown...

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