CHURCHILL DOWNS UNVEILS KENTUCKY DERBY 145 LOGO

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, June 14, 2018) – Churchill Downs Racetrack today unveiled the official Kentucky Derby 145 logo. Featuring racing Thoroughbreds, the logo brings to life the thrill of the most exciting two minutes in sports. The 145th running of...
Posted On 14 Jun 2018
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2018 Belmont Stakes Day generates second-highest one-day handle in NYRA history

By Pat McKenna —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Saturday’s blockbuster Belmont Stakes Day card, highlighted by Justify’s Triple Crown triumph, generated all-sources handle of $137,954,895, the second-highest one-day handle in NYRA history behind Belmont Stakes Day in...
Posted On 11 Jun 2018
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JUSTIFY GALLOPS 1 ½ MILES WITH BAFFERT ON HAND; COLT COULD BREEZE TUESDAY AT CHURCHILL DOWNS

By Darren Rogers —- Justify; Coady Photography LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, May 28, 2018) – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert arrived in Louisville on Sunday to watch his undefeated Kentucky Derby (Grade I) and Preakness (GI) winner Justify gallop 1 ½ miles Monday morning at...
Posted On 29 May 2018
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Handicapping: Pimlico Friday, GII Black-Eyed Susan; Pick-4 & Pick-5

By Matt Pappis Tacksideview Staff Writer —- PIMLICO Post Time: Post Time: ( 2:39)/ 1:39/12:39/11:39 Race 7) Grade III Miss Preakness Almond Rocco (8): Toss her last on turf and she would be coming into this with two dominating efforts and the one to beat. She has a great...
Posted On 17 May 2018
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Keeneland September Yearling Sale Graduates Justify, Good Magic Run 1-2 in 144th Kentucky Derby

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland September Yearling Sale Graduates Justify, Good Magic Run 1-2 in 144th Kentucky Derby 11,099 Fans Celebrate Derby Day at Keeneland LEXINGTON, KY (May 5, 2018) – Undefeated Justify, who sold for $500,000 at Keeneland’s 2016 September Yearling Sale,...
Posted On 06 May 2018
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Fifteen Graduates of Keeneland Sales Entered in $2 Million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve

By Amy Owens —- Graduates Justify, Mendelssohn and Magnum Moon are early favorites LEXINGTON, KY (May 1, 2018) – Horses sold at Keeneland’s 2016 September Yearling Sale – led by $3 million sale topper Mendelssohn, winner of the 2017 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) and UAE...
Posted On 01 May 2018
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Central Bank Ashland Winner Monomoy Girl among Eight Keeneland Sales Alumni Entered in $1 Million Kentucky Oaks

By Amy Owens —- Monomoy Girl; Photos provided by Keeneland Central Bank Ashland Winner Monomoy Girl among Eight Keeneland Sales Alumni Entered in $1 Million Kentucky Oaks Monomoy Girl is 2-1 morning-line favorite LEXINGTON, KY (April 30, 2018) – Monomoy Girl, who won...
Posted On 30 Apr 2018
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Keeneland Concludes 2018 Spring Meet With Near-Record All-Sources Wagering on Keeneland

By Amy Gregory —- LEXINGTON, KY (April 27, 2018) – Keeneland closed its 2018 Spring Meet on Friday with near-record all-sources wagering on Keeneland of more than $157 million, highlighted by an all-time single-day handle record on Toyota Blue Grass Day and driven by full...
Posted On 28 Apr 2018
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Gronkowski Race Team Eyes Belmont Stakes

By Dave Wedge —- Prized colt to resume training next week LOUISVILLE, Ky. April 24, 2018 – Phoenix Thoroughbreds, Ltd., announces today that Gronkowski, a prized 3-year colt, will resume training next week in preparation for its U.S. debut at the Belmont Stakes, scheduled...
Posted On 25 Apr 2018
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