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Horse euthanized days ahead of Derby Week following injury at Churchill Downs
A horse was euthanized April 24 after suffering an injury at Churchill Downs, just days ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby.
Churchill Downs pausing renovations due to Trump tariffs ahead of 2025 KY Derby
The racetrack had announced plans for its ‘largest expansion’ ever, with more than $1 billion in upgrades, but officials said ...
Bob Baffert returns to Kentucky Derby for the first time since 3-year suspension
Baffert had his first race back at Churchill Downs since the suspension during the track’s 2024 Fall Meet. The trainer won it’s first race at the track with Barnes. Thoroughbred trainers from across ...
Kentucky Derby site, Churchill Downs, pauses nearly $1 billion renovation, citing tariffs
With the Kentucky Derby just days away, Churchill Downs has paused a nearly $1 billion renovation after citing tariffs and ...
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'Our trophy asset': Churchill Downs to undergo nearly $1B in projects over next 3 years
What changes are ahead for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs? The major changes coming to Churchill Downs will be unveiled in phases across the Kentucky Derby starting in 2026 and ...
Horse euthanized at Churchill Downs ahead of Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A horse was euthanized at Churchill Downs on Thursday after it suffered an injury on the track. Churchill ...
Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby with 2 contenders after serving a 3-year suspension
Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby for the first time in four years, having served his punishment for Medina Spirit’s ...
Watch Kentucky Derby 2025 contender Burnham Square train at Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby 2025 contender Burnham Square is trained by Ian Wilkes. Horse is 3-1-1 in six starts. Jockey Brian Hernandez ...
Neoequos in 2025 Kentucky Derby field: Built to run in Pat Day Mile at Churchill Downs
Neoequos is now in the 2025 Kentucky Derby field. Built will skip the Run for the Roses; run in Pat Day Mile on Kentucky ...