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By Kevin Kerstein —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, May 24, 2020) – Owners Ken and Sarah Ramsey won their unprecedented 500th career race at Churchill Downs on Sunday when 5-year-old gelding Spanned prevailed in the third race. The Ramseys, multiple Eclipse Award winners who race...

Alicia Hughes, NTRA Communications —- SHE’S BACK: TRIUMPHANT RETURN LANDS CHAMPION MONOMOY GIRL IN TOP TEN OF NTRA THOROUGHBRED POLL LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 18, 2020) – Monomoy Girl keeps picking right up where she left off. After the daughter of Tapizar ended an 18-month...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- OAKLAWN TO REOPEN CASINO ON MONDAY, MAY 18 HOT SPRINGS, AR (Wednesday, May 13, 2020) – Pursuant to the Arkansas Department of Health directive, Oaklawn plans to reopen its casino on Monday, May 18 at 9 a.m. “We are glad the Governor has provided us a...

Alicia Hughes, NTRA Communications —- LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 4, 2020) – Nadal’s victory in the second division of the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby on May 2 kept him flawless in four career starts and earned the son of Blame favoritism among voters in this week’s National...

By Amy Gregory —- LEXINGTON, KY (April 10, 2020) – Keeneland’s 2020 September Yearling Sale, the world’s most significant Thoroughbred auction, will begin as planned on Monday, Sept. 14. “This auction is vital not only to Keeneland, but to the entire Thoroughbred industry...

Alicia Hughes/NTRA —- LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 30, 2020) – Of all the impressive statements made by the sophomore male class thus far in 2020, the emphatic victory by Tiz the Law in the March 28 Grade 1 Florida Derby may resonate the loudest during a most uncertain time as the...

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...

By Grant LaGrange —- Louisiana Derby to Run as Scheduled on March 21 NEW ORLEANS, LA., (March 13, 2020) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today amid public health concerns regarding COVID-19, all live races beginning immediately through the...

Tonya Abeln —- Turfway Park to Hold Jeff Ruby Steaks and Remaining Races Spectator-Free Kentucky Derby 146 Still Scheduled as Planned for First Saturday in May FLORENCE Ky., (March 12, 2020) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Jeff...

By David Joseph —- HORSES UNDER CARE OF TRAINERS NAMED IN FEDERAL INDICTMENT TO UNDERGO MANDATORY MINIMUM 60-DAY STAND DOWN PERIOD PRIOR TO RACING AGAIN AT STRONACH GROUP TRACKS HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The Stronach Group announced today that all horses who were under...