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Derby dirt: Keeping the Churchill Downs track in perfect shape
The crews responsible for the racing surface at Churchill downs take great pride in keeping the track in the best shape ...
Kentucky Derby runs tomorrow, but planned $1B revamp of Churchill Downs is on hold
Top racehorses will run in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, but a planned nearly $1 billion revamp of facilities at the ...
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The history of the iconic Twin Spires of Churchill Downs
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world, and at the heart of that tradition are the twin ...
Why was Bob Baffert suspended from Churchill Downs? What to know of trainer
As Bob Baffert makes his return to the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, here's a look at why he was suspended from Churchill Downs ...
Good Cheer, trained by Brad Cox, secures Kentucky Oaks 2025 win at Churchill Downs
Good Cheer, trained by Brad Cox and ridden by Luis Saez, won the 2025 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs in Louisville, ...
Bob Baffert-trained horse scratched from Kentucky Derby ahead of Hall of Famer's return to Churchill Downs
One of Bob Baffert's horses was scratched from the Kentucky Derby on Thursday, just days away from his long-awaited return at ...
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Color and concrete: Derby horticulture team brings ‘southern feel’ to Churchill Downs
Throughout the year, a team of just 10 horticulturist decorate and maintain the expansive grounds of Churchill Downs.
AP Photos: Colorful plumed hats fills Churchill Downs as fans embrace the 151st Kentucky Derby
Despite the chance of rain in the forecast, colorful plumed hats are again a fashion staple at Churchill Downs for the 151st ...