Geroux in ICU; Stable After Spill at Churchill Downs
Jockey Florent Geroux is in stable condition, but will spend several days in the intensive care unit following a Sept. 10 spill at Churchill Downs.
Racing Returns to Churchill Downs Sept. 10
Horse racing on the Kentucky circuit shifts to Churchill Downs Sept. 10 with the first of three Twilight Thursday programs at 5 p.m. ET when it opens its 14th annual September meet over 14 days through Sept. 27.
Thomson to Lead Marketing at Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs announces Eric Thomson as its new senior vice president of marketing and partnerships.
Cornucopian Looms Large in Churchill's Bango
Seven accomplished males will contest the 6 1/2-furlong Bango Stakes (G3) June 27 at Churchill Downs. Dual grade 3 winner Cornucopian will face multiple graded stakes winner and Breeders' Cup alumnus Dr. Venkman in the sprint event.
Grade 1 Winner Brant to Return in Churchill's Maxfield
Brant, one of the standout 2-year-olds of the 2025 season, will try to get his sophomore campaign untracked when he faces an expected seven other 3-year-olds in the $250,000 Maxfield Stakes (G3) June 28 at Churchill Downs.
Lanerie to Retire at End of Churchill Spring Meet
Jockey Corey Lanerie announces he will retire at the conclusion of the Churchill Downs spring meet after a 35-year career.
Churchill Downs Unveils Gallop For Good Initiative
Churchill Downs will launch Gallop For Good; a nationwide, virtual charity campaign supporting nonprofit Thoroughbred aftercare organizations dedicated to rehabilitate and rehome retired racehorses.
$79K Carryover in Late Pick 5 May 30 at Churchill Downs
Horseplayers will have an opportunity to chase a big payout May 30 at Churchill Downs with a $79,180 carryover to the Late Pick 5 on Stephen Foster Preview Day.
Magnitude Prepares for Stephen Foster at Churchill
Winchell Thoroughbreds' Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Magnitude continued his preparation toward the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) on June 27 with a 5-furlong breeze in 1:02 3/5 the morning of May 24 at Churchill Downs.
Churchill Doubles Stephen Foster Purse to $2 Million
A race expected to draw the top older dirt horses in North America will have a purse to match. Churchill Downs announces that the purse for the June 27 Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) has been doubled from $1 million to…