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Baffert Returns to Churchill Downs and NBC’s Derby Coverage
This year marks NBC’s 25th production of the Kentucky Derby and the first Run for the Roses since 2021 for polarizing trainer ...
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Churchill Downs is charging $22 for a Mint Julep and souvenir glass that you’ll probably lose
The Mint Julep is the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby, a symbol of the Derby tradition and Kentucky’s southern ...
Bob Baffert Immediately Trolled Churchill Downs With Conspiracy Theory About Rigged Draw
Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby for the first time in three years. The most infamous (and successful) trainer in ...
Kentucky Derby: Journalism is 3-1 morning-line favorite for annual race at Churchill Downs
Sovereignty is the 5-1 second choice in the 20-horse field for the May 3 race, while Sandman is the 6-1 third choice.
WDRB8h
Churchill Downs celebrates Louisville community on 502'sDay to kick off Derby week
502'sDay this year featured several special activities as part of Churchill Downs' tribute to Muhammad Ali, including a "Float Like a Butterfly" live art project with local artist Braylyn Stewart ...
Meet Churchill Charlie, the fun-loving mascot of Churchill Downs
Churchill Charlie, the mascot of Churchill Downs, welcomed guests on Opening Night of the Spring Meet, which kicked off the ...
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 ...
WAVE 3 News on MSN10h
After a year of fewer horse deaths, Churchill Downs eyes a safer future
In 2023, Churchill Downs made the extraordinary decision to shut down racing after a spike in deadly horse injuries. An ...