Churchill Downs

Dreaming Of Julia Early Favorite For Friday's Oaks

Rick Howlett — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:02:55 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A field of eleven is entered for Friday’s running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. The morning-line favorite is Dreaming of Julia. The Todd Pletcher-trained entry is coming off a nearly 22 length victory last month in the Gulfstream Park Oaks. She’ll be ridden by John Velazquez and will break from post position eight.

Two contenders, Beholder and Unlimited Budget, have early odds of 7-2. Midnight Lucky is next in the early oddsmaking at 9-2.

Trophy Awaits Winner of Kentucky Derby 139

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:17:03 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - It's almost six weeks until the elite 3-year-old racehorses charge down the track at Churchill Downs in this year's Kentucky Derby, but the trophy is already waiting on the winner.

Marc Forbes of New England Sterling of Massachusetts delivered the trophy to the Louisville track on Monday. He says the 14-karat gold trophy takes about 2,000 man hours to create. The company has made the winner's trophy since 1975.

Churchill Downs Wins Approval To Add September Racing

Associated Press — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:56:08 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Churchill Downs crossed the finish line a winner Tuesday in its pursuit of September racing, as Kentucky horse racing regulators awarded the track a third meet next year for the first time in its history.

Churchill Downs Announces Plans For The Mansion

Associated Press — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:43:40 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Move over Millionaire's Row. Churchill Downs will soon have The Mansion to cater to the rich and famous at the Kentucky Derby.