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What to expect for 'Dawn at the Downs' at Churchill Downs
Dawn at the Downs begins at 6:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Legendary trainer Bob Baffert returns to Churchill Downs after 3-year ban
It’s over with, and that’s why I feel good about going back there, because all that negative [energy] — it’s all gone," said ...
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'What did I do to get to be the guy?' | Churchill Downs' bugler celebrates 30 years on the job
Steve Buttleman always wanted to make a career out of music, but the Derby was never on his radar until the bugler job opened ...
Thurby at Churchill Downs 2025: Expert picks, tips from Horse Racing Nation's Ed DeRosa
Horse Racing Nation's Ed DeRosa has expert picks and betting tips for Thurby of 2025 Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs.
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Churchill Downs hosts first-ever Community Shopping Days
For the first time ever, Churchill Downs opened its Kentucky Derby Store to the public — no ticket required. Community ...
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 ...
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Then and Now: Looking back at 150 years of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby
If the first Kentucky Derby spectators suddenly found themselves at the front gates of Churchill Downs today, they wouldn't ...
Horse euthanized days ahead of Derby Week following injury at Churchill Downs
A horse was euthanized April 24 after suffering an injury at Churchill Downs, just days ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby.