Hughes Leads Baffert Breeders' Cup Workers at Churchill
Dual grade 1 winner and likely Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) favorite Hughes led four of Bob Baffert's Breeders' Cup runners on the Churchill Downs work tab Oct. 25.
Justify’s Jas Battles to Narrow Win in Churchill’s Street Sense
Red lane Thoroughbreds' Jas (Justify) entered the GIII Street Sense Stakes off three turf races, and despite his lack of racing experience on the dirt, the chestnut came from just off the pace to take his dirt debut in Churchill's…
Tiz the Law’s Bardstown Reels In Churchill Maiden
James S. Karp's BARDSTOWN (c, 2, Tiz the Law–Coed, by American Pharoah) rallied from midpack to capture a maiden special weight with plenty in the tank Sunday at Churchill Downs. Off at 6-1, the bay left the stalls from gate…
Into Mischief’s Lord Mischief Sneaks Up the Rail to Graduate at Churchill
LORD MISCHIEF (c, 2, Into Mischief–Lady Kate {SW & GISP, $420,070}, by Bernardini) snuck up the rail late on this debut and got the job done at first-asking for trainer Brad Cox at Churchill Downs. Content to watch the race…
Justify Filly Broadway Girl Debuts a Winner at Churchill
WinStar Farm's Broadway Girl (Justify) got the Churchill fall meet and the Stars of Tomorrow I program off to a formful beginning, clawing her way past a very game Tess Me Not (Hard Spun) to open her account at first…
Lynch Trainees Breeze at Churchill for Breeders' Cup
After winning the Oct. 23 Valley View Stakes (G2T) at Keeneland with Woodslane Racing's Sister Troienne, trainer Brian Lynch's upbeat mood continued into the morning of Oct. 24 at Churchill Downs, where he worked two of his stable's stars.
Breeders’ Cup Contenders Tune Up at Churchill
Ahead of the Oct. 30-31 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland, a handful of Breeders' Cup contenders record their final workouts Oct. 23 at Churchill Downs.
Defending Champions, Fresh Faces Out at Churchill for Final Breeders’ Cup Preps
Breeders' Cup hopefuls putting in their final preparations for the World Championships at Keeneland led the work tab at Churchill Downs Friday morning, namely Breeders' Cup Sprint contender Built (Hard Spun), Juvenile Fillies-destined 'TDN Rising Stars, presented by Hagyard' Foxiest…
Repole Buys 1M Shares in Churchill Downs
Owner Mike Repole has purchased one million shares, or nearly 1.5% interest, in Churchill Downs, according to a post he made on X Thursday afternoon. Repole indicated he may purchase additional shares and looks forward to working with Churchill Downs…
Keeneland Updates: Rhetorical to Prep at Churchill, Saturday’s Winners Announce Breeders’ Cup Intentions
A series of final 'Win and You're In' chances were on tap Saturday at Keeneland, and Rhetorical (Not This Time) stood tall amongst the winners as a dominating conqueror of the GI Coolmore Turf Mile. Trainer Will Walden confirms that…