Churchill Downs

The Turf Classic (G1T) is one of 16 stakes scheduled for the Churchill Downs Spring Meet (April 25-June 28) that received a purse increase.

Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. has quickly made a mark on the Kentucky horse racing circuit since shifting his tack from New York. The 33-year-old native of Puerto Rico secured his first Churchill Downs leading rider title with 46 wins through the…

Multiple stakes winner and millionaire Bango, the winningest horse in recorded Churchill Downs history with 12 wins under the twin spires, has been retired from racing at age 8, trainer Greg Foley said Nov. 7.

Trainer Kenny McPeek confirmed Nov. 7 that 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan has been officially retired. Fans at Churchill Downs will have one final chance to see the colt Nov. 8 when he parades in the paddock before the…

Reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna will be honored in a special retirement ceremony during the sixth race at Churchill Downs Oct. 26 before she begins her second career as a broodmare at Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa…

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Oct. 22 a growth project called Victory Run, an exciting new structure on the first turn of the Churchill Downs racetrack between the First Turn Club and the Skye Terrace.

Racing in Kentucky shifts from Lexington to Louisville Oct. 26 as Churchill Downs opens its 26-day fall meeting with an 11-race "Stars of Tomorrow I" program for 2-year-olds, highlighted by the Street Sense (G3) and Rags to Riches stakes.

In his first meet at Churchill Downs since returning from a broken ankle, jockey Tyler Gaffalione earned his 14th overall riding title at the Louisville, Ky., track.

Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. was injured Sept. 21 when he was dislodged from his mount in the third race at Churchill Downs.