Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces the Rescheduling of the 146th Kentucky Derby from May 2, 2020 to September 5, 2020

By Tonya Abeln —- The 146th Kentucky Oaks will be rescheduled from May 1, 2020 to September 4, 2020 LOUISVILLE, KY., (March 17, 2020) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today its decision to reschedule the 146th Longines...
Posted On 17 Mar 2020
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AUTHENTIC TAKES SOLO LEAD IN NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL;

Alicia Hughes/NTRA —- AUTHENTIC TAKES SOLO LEAD IN NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL; MIDNIGHT BISOU STILL OUT FRONT IN TOP THOROUGHBRED POLL LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 16, 2020) – While a pair of his stablemates posted impressive on-track wins this past weekend, the Bob Baffert-trained...
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FINITE EYES SIXTH STAIGHT WIN IN FAIR GROUNDS OAKS

By Joe Kristufek —- Finite; Hodges Photography FINITE EYES SIXTH STRAIGHT WIN IN FAIR GROUNDS OAKS Already the leader with 70, Winchell homebred looks to pad her Kentucky Oaks’ points total New Orleans (March 16, 2020) – Heading into her expected start in Saturday’s...
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STATEMENT FROM DENNIS DRAZIN CHAIRMAN AND CEO DARBY DEVELOPMENT, LLC OPERATOR OF MONMOUTH PARK RACETRACK

By John Heims —- “In the wake of last Monday’s federal indictments in the horseracing industry, I wanted to take this opportunity to address the public, horsemen, media, employees and any other interested parties. “First and foremost, Monmouth Park and Darby Development, as...
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THE CASINO AT GULFSTREAM PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

By David Joseph —- THE CASINO AT GULFSTREAM PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – With the utmost regard for the safety and well-being of our customers and employees and in following the best available guidance from...
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Keeneland Cancels 2020 Spring Race Meet Due to COVID-19 Health and Safety Concerns

By Amy Gregory —- Keeneland Cancels 2020 Spring Race Meet Due to COVID-19 Health and Safety Concerns LEXINGTON, KY (March 16, 2020) – Keeneland officials today announced the cancellation of the track’s upcoming Spring Meet, which was scheduled for April 2-24, due to health...
Posted On 16 Mar 2020
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LECOMTE WINNER ENFORCEABLE TABBED AS LUKEWARM FAVORITE FOR LOUISIANA DERBY

By Grant LaGrange —- Full field of 14 also includes Risen Star division two winner Modernist New Orleans (March 15, 2020) – John Oxley’s Enforceable, who won the LeComte (G3) in advance of a second place run behind the recently sidelined Mr. Monomoy in the first division of...
Posted On 16 Mar 2020
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TWO-WEEK DELAY FOR REOPENING OF STABLE AREAS AT CHURCHILL DOWNS

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After consultation with local public health officials, Churchill Downs Racetrack announced today amid public health concerns regarding COVID-19 that it will delay the reopening of its stable areas at both Churchill Downs Racetrack and...
Posted On 16 Mar 2020
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OAKLAWN TO CLOSE CASINO FOR TWO WEEKS; RACING TO CONTINUE

By Jennifer Hoyt —- OAKLAWN TO CLOSE CASINO FOR TWO WEEKS; RACING TO CONTINUE HOT SPRINGS, AR (Sunday, March 15, 2020) – With the unfortunate announcement Sunday afternoon that two people have tested positive for Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Garland County, Oaklawn has made...
Posted On 16 Mar 2020
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Correll’s Corner: New additions to Kentucky Derby Top Ten

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- This is week two of my rankings for the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. I’ve added two new ones and dropped another and that makes 11 colts and I’ll explain why when I get to that...
Posted On 15 Mar 2020
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