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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.
Greenberg open to negotiations on proposal to shift Churchill Downs money from JCPS to city
The shift in tone comes as many district leaders say they were not informed of the plan prior to its introduction and ...
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 ...
'They’re struggling': Louisville hospitality industry lagging this year compared to Derby 150
We’re not sure if this is a hiccup or something more permanent with our economy. This doesn't look like 2009… but we’re ...
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'Our trophy asset': Churchill Downs to undergo nearly $1B in projects over next 3 years
The twin spires at Churchill Downs Racetrack remain an iconic symbol of the annual racing spectacle. Largely left the same for 130 years, they remain an instantly recognizable symbol of the ...
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In a reversal, Louisville's mayor backs Churchill Downs payment that aids JCPS
Mayor Craig Greenberg says he's committed to changing a Churchill Downs funding ordinance to make it 'beneficial for everyone ...
2025 Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs: Post times, ticket info and stakes schedule
Spring Meet will open Saturday and kick off a week full of racing leading to the May 3 Kentucky Derby. Opening ...
Journalism is a horse writing his own story for Kentucky Derby 151
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's pretty clear entering The 151st Kentucky Derby, all eyes are on Journalism. The thoroughbred is on ...