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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.
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 ...
Churchill Downs Racetrack Announces 2025 Kentucky Derby Partnerships and Thrilling Brand Experiences
Churchill Downs Racetrack ("Churchill Downs") announced today an exciting slate of partners and on-site brand experiences for ...
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 ...
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 ...
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As the post-position draw nears, what does the Kentucky Derby field look like?
The 2025 Kentucky Derby will be run May 3 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. This coming Saturday, April 26, is when the post-position draw will take place for both the Kentucky Derby 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 ...
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 ...