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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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Derby News March 8, 2025

Owen wins the Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs.

Owen Almighty possibly back in Derby picture after convincing Tampa win

Trainer Brian Lynch was on record before Saturday's $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby that Owen Almighty, win or lose, would be using the 1 1/16-mile fixture as a prep for the Pat Day Mile (G2) at Churchill Downs on May 3, rather than the Kentucky Derby (G1) on...

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Features March 5, 2025

Baeza wins at Santa Anita.

Baeza a Kentucky Derby candidate in both pedigree and name

"Who is Baeza?" is a question with multiple answers. Let's first explore the one pertinent to the here and now.

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Oaks News March 6, 2025

Thorpedo Anna wins the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Oaks Alumni Update: Thorpedo Anna Makes 4-Year-Old Debut in Azeri

Reigning Kentucky Oaks (G1) champion and 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna makes her four-year-old debut Saturday in Oaklawn’s Azeri S. (G2). Installed as the 2-5 program favorite, she faces six rivals.

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