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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 ...
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 ...
LMPD: Driver crashes into gates and fencing outside Churchill Downs
Jill Sobule, the memorable voice behind the 1995 folk-pop hit “I Kissed a Girl,” has died tragically at the age of 66.
2025 Kentucky Oaks Day race results from Churchill Downs today: Oaks post time changes
Kentucky Oaks Day 2025 results from today's undercard race schedule at Churchill Downs. Follow for the latest updates on the ...
Filly Good Cheer stays unbeaten, rallying in the mud to win 151st Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Unbeaten filly Good Cheer rallied on the outside through the slop to overtake Tenma by the final furlong ...
Churchill Downs pausing renovations due to Trump tariffs ahead of 2025 KY Derby
The racetrack had announced plans for its ‘largest expansion’ ever, with more than $1 billion in upgrades, but officials said ...
Science drives horse safety at Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs has made safety a priority since a string of horse deaths at the track resulted in a pause of racing in 2023.
Severe Weather Delayed Kentucky Oaks, Sent Fans Running for Shelter at Churchill Downs
Good Cheer won the 151st running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on Friday. Friday's main attraction, as well as a number of the other races, were pushed back because of the weather. At one ...