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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 ...
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 ...
What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs
At the 151st Kentucky Derby, a global spotlight will shine on equine athleticism. It’s the subject of a growing body of ...
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Vendors set up around Churchill Downs to make most of Derby weekend
The Kentucky Derby isn't just about the races — it’s a melting pot of cultures, flavors, and flair. Along Taylor Boulevard, ...
Kentucky Oaks payouts 2025: Good Cheer wins 151st running at Churchill Downs
Good Cheer, who is trained by Brad Cox, won the 2025 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. Full list of payouts after Good ...
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 ...