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Kentucky Derby Online Media Center

Welcome to the Churchill Downs Racetrack and Kentucky Derby Online Media Center. This webpage is tailored to provide journalists and media outlets with information and assistance in coverage of events at Churchill Downs and 'America's Greatest Race.' Be sure to check back often as the Churchill Downs communications department updates this area with important notices and information.

Also, be sure to follow @DerbyMedia and @HorseRacingKK on Twitter for the latest news, notes and information from the Churchill Downs communications department.

If you have any specific questions, please contact Darren Rogers (Darren.Rogers@KyDerby.com), Kevin Kerstein (Kevin.Kerstein@KyDerby.com) or CDI's Tonya Abeln (Tonya.Abeln@KyDerby.com).

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In 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby”. The Derby is now the longest continually running sporting event in America and is known as the most exciting two minutes in sports.

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Latest News

Derby News November 30, 2024

First Resort surges to Kentucky Jockey Club triumph

First Resort comfortably won Saturday’s 98th running of the Kentucky Jockey Club (Grade II) at Churchill Downs by 2 1/4 lengths over 4-5 favorite Jonathan’s Way.

Features November 18, 2024

Artist Tyler Robertson Chosen For 2025 ‘Official Art of the Kentucky Derby’

Robertson’s bright artwork for the 151st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve celebrates the iconic image of horses running into the first turn with the historic Churchill Downs clubhouse and famous Twin Spires in the background.

Oaks News November 30, 2024

Good Cheer remains untouchable in Golden Rod

Godolphin’s promising homebred 2-year-old filly Good Cheer remained unbeaten in four starts in Saturday’s 81st running of the Golden Rod (Grade II) at Churchill Downs

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