KENTUCKY DERBY CONTENDER BRAVAZO BREEZES AT CHURCHILL DOWNS

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, April 13, 2018) – Risen Star (Grade II) winner Bravazo began his serious preparations for the Grade I, $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Friday morning when he breezed five furlongs in 1:01.20 at...
Posted On 13 Apr 2018
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WAGERING SUSPENDED ON MISSISSIPPI (#16) IN KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURE POOL 4

By John Asher —- Trainer Casse Reports Colt Will Run in Pat Day Mile; Wagering on Year’s Final Three-Day Pool Opens Friday LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, April 5, 2018) – Churchill Downs has announced that betting will be suspended on trainer Mark Casse’s promising Mississippi...
Posted On 06 Apr 2018
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BOLT D’ORO, AUDIBLE, UNBEATEN JUSTIFY AND CHAMPION GOOD MAGIC TOP WAGERING INTERESTS FOR FINAL 2018 KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURE WAGER POOL

By Darren Rogers —- Pletcher Leads Trainers with Trio of Wagering Interests; Pool 4 Opens Friday, Closes Sunday at 6 p.m. (EDT) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, April 3, 2018) – A tightly-grouped foursome headed by Ruis Racing LLC’s San Felipe (GII) winner Bolt d’Oro (#2, 5-1)...
Posted On 03 Apr 2018
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SAM F. DAVIS WINNER FLAMEAWAY HEADS 10 LATE TRIPLE CROWN NOMINEES

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, March 21, 2018) – John C. Oxley’s Flameaway, the winner of Tampa Bay Downs’ Sam F. Davis (Grade III), leads a group of 10 3-year-old Thoroughbreds that were made eligible to compete in the 2018 Triple Crown with a late $6,000...
Posted On 21 Mar 2018
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BOLT D’ORO, ‘ALL OTHERS’ CO-FAVORED IN THIRD KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURE POOL

By Darren Rogers —- Fountain of Youth Winner Promises Fulfilled Heads Nine New Wagering Interests in March 9-11 Pool; Kentucky Oaks Future Wager Runs Concurrently, Betting Menu Includes New Oaks/Derby Future Double LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, March 6, 2018) – Ruis Raci...
Posted On 07 Mar 2018
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Churchill Downs News Release: Japan Road to Kentucky Derby Continues Wednesday

By Darren Rogers —- JAPAN ROAD TO KENTUCKY DERBY CONTINUES WEDNESDAY WITH UNBEATEN LE VENT SE LEVE HEADLINING KAWASAKI’S ZEN-NIPPON NISAI YUSHUN LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017) – The Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve continues Wednesday...
Posted On 12 Dec 2017
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‘ALL OTHERS’ STRONGLY FAVORED IN FIRST KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURES POOL

By Darren Rogers —- First Turn, Derby 143; CD Photo ‘ALL OTHERS’ STRONGLY FAVORED IN FIRST KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURES POOL, BUT STRONG SUPPORT EXPECTED FOR BREEDERS’ CUP HERO GOOD MAGIC, BOLT D’ORO Wagering on Four-Day Pool Opens Thanksgiving Day, Concludes Sunday, Nov. 26 at 6...
Posted On 22 Nov 2017
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Churchill Downs News Release: Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager Returns

By Darren Rogers —- KENTUCKY DERBY SIRE FUTURE WAGER RETURNS; POOL OPEN THURSDAY AND CLOSES SUNDAY AT 6 P.M. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, Nov. 20, 2017) – Offspring sired by Curlin – led by Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (GI) top two Good Magic and Solomini – are 8-1 odds...
Posted On 22 Nov 2017
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Road to the Kentucky Derby Kicks Off Saturday With Iroquois, One of Four Stakes Events

By Darren Rogers —- ROAD TO KENTUCKY DERBY KICKS OFF SATURDAY WITH IROQUOIS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017) – The Road to the Kentucky Derby officially begins Saturday at Churchill Downs as 10 promising 2-year-olds, led by Saratoga Special (Grade II) runner-up...
Posted On 14 Sep 2017
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INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE GROWS FOR AMERICA’S GREATEST RACE; CHURCHILL DOWNS RELEASES SCHEDULE FOR 2018 ‘ROAD TO KENTUCKY DERBY’

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017) – Churchill Downs is eager to stimulate added international interest in next year’s $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) through the creation of a path to gain a berth in America’s...
Posted On 01 Sep 2017
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