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Louisville medical team provides on-site care to keep jockeys safe at Churchill Downs
While much of the focus during Kentucky Derby season falls on the horses and trainers, the safety and health of jockeys is ...
'A lot has changed.' Why Churchill Downs paused its $1 billion project ahead of Derby 2025
Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Inc. has announced a pause of its proposed $1 billion project. Here's what we know.
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Nonprofit that helps immigrant workers on Churchill’s backside hopes to expand
The Backside Learning Center has helped hundreds of immigrant workers on the backside of Churchill Downs for 20 years and is ...
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Churchill Downs turns 'Winsday' into a community win for Louisville nonprofits
Many in the crowd agreed that Winsday was a win-win. "The race, Churchill Downs, is such a big part of Kentucky, and to know ...
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Inaugural ‘Winsday’ event being held at Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs is partnering with the Community Foundation of Louisville, putting a spotlight on 50 nonprofits based in the Louisville area.
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After a year of fewer horse deaths, Churchill Downs eyes a safer future
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) -In 2023, Churchill Downs made the extraordinary decision to shut down racing after a spike in deadly ...
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KSR Today: A Backside Morning at Churchill Downs
Kentucky Sports Radio debuted a new show, the Monday Happy Hour. The show will feature a rotating cast in the weeks and ...
Kentucky Derby weather: If it rains at Churchill Downs, will horses still race?
"Weather, as with any outdoor event, is a wildcard at the Kentucky Derby!" officials warn. "From sunshine and cloudless skies that bring sun burnt noses and tan lines to spring showers that make our ...
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.
$150M Racehorse Trainer With Colt Named After Pat Kelsey Trolls Louisville Coach At Kentucky Derby
Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey met up with famed racehorse trainer Kenny McPeek at Churchill Downs this week ahead of ...