Churchill Downs Getting to the Root of Turf Woes
Churchill Downs has recently begun to implement new procedures that it believes will resolve the issues that have haunted its turf course.
Churchill Downs has recently begun to implement new procedures that it believes will resolve the issues that have haunted its turf course.
The 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday, May 4, will be the richest in the classic's history, with its purse raised from $3 million to $5 million. The increase was announced Jan. 10 by Churchill Downs.
Club SI will debut as part of the $200 million renovated Paddock Project at Churchill Downs for the upcoming 150th Kentucky Derby (G1).
Churchill Downs has announced a new partnership with the British Jockey Club and Ascot Racecourse to offer a program in which horses competing during Kentucky Derby week could receive an entry and travel incentive for races at Epsom and Royal…
Horses and Hope will celebrate 15 years of cancer education and screening and honor breast cancer survivors with a special day of racing at Churchill Downs on Sunday, Nov. 19.
Amid continued challenges with its turf course despite dry fall weather, Churchill Downs scrapped grass racing Nov. 15—the fourth consecutive day at least one scheduled turf race has been moved to the main track.
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program has announced that Churchill Downs will match all Giving Tuesday donations to the program, up to $20,000, in support of Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorse aftercare.
It has been a memorable 2023 for the team of Richard Rigney and Phil Bauer, and the duo aims to continue their success with their top 3-year-old filly Xigera, who is pointed to compete in the Falls City Stakes (G3) Nov. 23…
Churchill Downs proudly invites Kentucky Derby (G1) fans to mark their calendars for Dec. 6, as a countdown milestone that signals 150 days until the historic 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby Museum will offer free admission.
It's been more than a year since the decision by Churchill Downs Inc. to vacate the online/mobile sports wagering business and on Oct. 26 company officials said they're pleased with how that decision has played out for its TwinSpires segment.