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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 ...
Behind-the-scenes of the Churchill Downs starting gate: Q&A with reporter Maggie Menderski
This Sunday's cover story looks at how Churchill Downs starts the Kentucky Derby. At the helm of it all is the racetrack's ...
Kentucky Derby sets viewership record in most-watched race since 1989 as Sovereignty wins at Churchill Downs
Roughly 17.7 million people tuned in to watch Sovereignty win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday afternoon at Churchill Downs, ...
2025 Kentucky Oaks Day race results from Churchill Downs ahead of Brad Cox, Good Cheer win
Kentucky Oaks Day 2025 results from Friday's undercard race schedule at Churchill Downs. See who won the biggest KY Oaks ...
2025 Kentucky Derby weather forecast, outlook: 4 horses to target in sloppy Churchill Downs track conditions
Kentucky Derby weather is calling for rain much of Saturday, and the team at SportsLine has broken down the top Kentucky ...
Rainy day makes for a soggy 151st Kentucky Derby, with the Churchill Downs dirt strip listed as sloppy
Rain made for a soggy 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday, with the Churchill Downs dirt strip listed as sloppy and horse racing ...
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 ...
Churchill Downs CEO: Track renovation put on pause over tariffs
Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen said nearly $1 billion renovations to the track were put on hold because of complications ...
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Churchill Downs brings roaring 20s to life for Derby week opening night
Churchill Downs kicked off Derby week with a blast from the past, as the sounds of the roaring 20s filled the iconic ...