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Tailored for members of the media, this is the twitter page for the Churchill Downs Racetrack communications dept. (Tweets by Darren Rogers).
Joined January 2009
The @KentuckyDerby had more viewers than the Oscars, NFL Draft and the final round of The Masters.
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All sources betting on @KentuckyDerby 150 Day was a record $320.5 mil, up from last year's mark of $288.7 mil. The race had a record $210.7 mil ($10.1 mil in Japan), beating 2023's $188.7 mil. Derby Week betting rose to a record $446.6 mil. Thank you, horseplayers & Derby fans!
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Shantel Lanerie, beloved wife of @ChurchillDowns 15x champion jockey Corey Lanerie & devoted mother of their 10yo daughter Brittlyn, passed away Friday. She was 42. Join us in extending our heartfelt condolences to their family & numerous friends. More:
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Just In: Opening Day of the 2020 Spring Meet @ChurchillDowns will be Saturday, May 16. After opening weekend, racing will be staged Thursdays-Sundays with a special holiday card on Memorial Day, May 25. Post time each day will be 1 p.m. ET. Story:
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Gronkowski - named for @Patriots star tight end @RobGronkowski – collected his 4 straight win in Friday's Burradon Stakes @NewcastleRaces & clinched @KentuckyDerby invite by accruing most points on inaugural European Road to #KyDerby. Updated Leaderboard:
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Official order of finish for @KentuckyDerby Triple Crown Showdown:.1-Secretariat.2-Citation.3-Seattle Slew.4-Affirmed.5-American Pharoah.6-Whirlaway.7-Count Fleet.8-Justify.9-Assault.10-War Admiral.11-Omaha.12-Gallant Fox.13-Sir Barton
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Thank you to the horsemen for putting on a great show. Thanks to the bettors who enthusiastically supported opening day of the 2020 Spring Meet @ChurchillDowns from their homes. May 16, 2020 Total Wagers:.$14,278,726. May 18, 2019 Total Wagers:.$5,032,253. Increase:. 183.7%
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After consultation with Kentucky Gov. @AndyBeshearKY and state public health officials, the 146th running of the @KentuckyDerby will occur on Sept. 5 with spectators @ChurchillDowns under strict guidelines. More:
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In 2007, Queen Elizabeth II attended the 133rd @KentuckyDerby & watched Street Sense win. Her Majesty arrived 2 hours before the Derby & enjoyed a view of the race & the spectacle surrounding it from a table in @ChurchillDowns Stakes Room, located within the 4th-floor clubhouse.
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Out with the old (left) and in with the new (right). @ChurchillDowns to debut new custom-made, 20-stall starting gate for @KentuckyDerby on May 2. Story:
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Mage, the winner of @KentuckyDerby 149, continued his daily training Thursday @ChurchillDowns and remained possible to contest the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (GI) on May 20, according to trainer Gustavo Delgado. More:
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Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. suspended indefinitely by @ChurchillDowns Incorporated from competing at its tracks. Decision follows two highly-unusual sudden deaths of his horses. Lord Miles scratched from @KentuckyDerby; Mandarin Hero now in field. More:
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A welcome sight: horses back on the track. Wednesday was the first day of training @ChurchillDowns. 2020 Spring Meet begins Saturday at 1 p.m. ET.
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Following confirmation of the presence of betamethasone, a prohibited race-day substance, in Medina Spirit’s bloodstream on the day of the @KentuckyDerby, @ChurchillDowns Incorporated has suspended trainer Bob Baffert for two years. Full statement:
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Sad news. Miguel Mena, one of the winningest jockeys in @ChurchillDowns history and 2x winner of the Stephen Foster, was killed in a pedestrian accident in Louisville on Sunday night. He was 34, just days shy of his 35th birthday on Saturday. RIP. Story:
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A new turf course that will widen the running surface & increase the durability to allow increased turf racing throughout the year will be installed @ChurchillDowns after the 2021 Spring Meet in a $10 million capital project. Full story:
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After careful consideration, My Old Kentucky Home will be played this year prior to the @KentuckyDerby; however, the 100-year tradition of singing the state song of Kentucky has been thoughtfully & appropriately modified & will be preceded by a moment of silence and reflection.
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A transformative Paddock redevelopment project that will debut for the 150th running of the @KentuckyDerby in May 2024 has been announced by @ChurchillDowns. It will provide new, unique and extraordinary guest experiences for Kentucky Derby fans. Story:
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The suspension of Bob Baffert from racetracks owned and operated by @ChurchillDowns Incorporated has been rescinded effective immediately. Story:
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FINISH: @KentuckyDerby Triple Crown Showdown:. 1st - Secretariat.2nd - Citation.3rd - Seattle Slew.4th - Affirmed.5th - American Pharoah
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Family Affair: Congratulations to jockey Keith Asmussen, who collected his first @ChurchillDowns win aboard Tonal Impact in Wednesday's 8th race for his father, owner/trainer Steve Asmussen. Mother Julie led into the winner's circle and was joined by brothers Darren & Erik.
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A multi-year series of capital projects that will enhance and expand the @KentuckyDerby experience across three key areas of @ChurchillDowns was announced Wednesday by CDI. Story:
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100 days until @KentuckyDerby 149 on the first Saturday in May @ChurchillDowns. Saturday, May 6, 2023
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Just in: @ChurchillDowns received approval from state officials to reopen its stable areas on Monday, May 11. Opening day of 2020 Spring Meet with spectator-free racing will be communicated in the coming days. Story:
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The late John Asher, who served as Vice President of Racing Communications for @ChurchillDowns from 1997 until his passing on Aug. 27, 2018, is one of six inductees into the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame in 2021. A well deserved honor.
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Breaking: Skinner has been scratched from @KentuckyDerby 149 because of an elevated temperature. The horse was scratched by trainer John Shirreffs, according to Kentucky Horse Racing Commission stewards. Story: Field:
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Odanis Acuna, an exercise rider for trainer Kenny McPeek, died early Saturday morning during a training accident @ChurchillDowns. He was 42. Known to friends as 'Cuba,' he is remembered as a tireless worker dedicated to his family. Rest in peace. Story:
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Congratulations to jockey Tyler Gaffalione, who became the 12th jockey in @ChurchillDowns history to win 6 races on a card when Sarah Harper prevailed in Race 7. First jockey to reach the feat since Corey Lanerie won 6 of 7 mounts on May 27, 2012. Gaffalione has no rides in R8-9,
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It was a welcome sight to the entire horse racing community as the first vans arrived into the @ChurchillDowns Stable Gate early Monday from @fairgroundsnola. Approximately 175 horses were scheduled to be on the grounds by the end of the day. More:
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We received notice late Friday that beginning Saturday owners with horses entered on race days may attend @ChurchillDowns. More information here:
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Former leading jockey @RosieNapravnik, a two-time winner of the Longines Kentucky Oaks, will be the featured analyst on the @KentuckyDerby Morning Works presented by @TwinSpires for the 11-day online broadcast that begins Monday, April 19. Story:
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Breaking: @KentuckyDerby will be run Sept. 5 without spectators @ChurchillDowns. "The health and safety of our team, fans and participants is our highest concern.". More here:
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Congratulations to owners Ken & Sarah Ramsey who collected their record-extending 500th career win @ChurchillDowns when Spanned won Race 3 on Sunday. Amazing accomplishment! Wish you were here, @Ramsey_Farm.
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Organic compost being spread today @ChurchillDowns to promote root growth on the new turf course.
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John Asher, the iconic member of the @ChurchillDowns & @KentuckyDerby family and giant in the Louisville community, has passed away at age 62. Please keep his family and our family in your thoughts during this difficult time. Story:
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Statement from @ChurchillDowns in response to Medina Spirit's post-race @KentuckyDerby test result allegations: .
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Breaking: @ChurchillDowns Incorporated will make an announcement regarding the timing of 146th Kentucky Oaks and @KentuckyDerby on Tuesday at 9 a.m. ET. More:
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In memory of jockey Miguel Mena and to support his family, jockeys at racetracks around the country on Saturday will be wearing black armbands emblazoned with his nickname, “Cholo.” Also, several jockeys @ChurchillDowns plan to dedicate earned-purse money to Mena’s family.
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We're 100 days from the 146th running of the @KentuckyDerby on Saturday, May 2 @ChurchillDowns.
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Record $288.7 million in all sources handle for @KentuckyDerby 149, beating last year's record of $273.8 million. @ChurchillDowns Incorporated Business Wrap:.
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Japan's Continuar will be scratched from Saturday's @KentuckyDerby. Trainer Yoshito Yahagi: ". he has not been able to reach the peak fitness required to take on a race as tough as the Kentucky Derby.". Final also-eligible King Russell in field. More:
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502'sDay Race Names @ChurchillDowns . R1: The Village 8 Theaters.R2: The Hasenour's.R3: The Bacon's Department Store.R4: The Burger Queen.R5: The Red Barn.R6: The Lentini's Ristorante.R7: The ear X-Tacy.R8: The Toy Tiger.R9: The Jim Porter's Good Times Emporium. $5 gen admission.
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The landmark 150th @KentuckyDerby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) on Saturday, May 4 will be the richest in history as the purse for America’s greatest race has been elevated to a guaranteed $5 million. Spring stakes schedule now $25.6 million.
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RIP veteran trainer Forrest Kaelin, who passed away Thursday at age 83. 57-year trainer & Louisville native won 344 races @ChurchillDowns to rank 14th all-time. Top horses: Da Devil, Good Lord, Vodika Collins (won first two Stephen Fosters) & Crimson Classic. He will be missed.
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New: @ChurchillDowns has raised the purse of the @KentuckyDerby presented by @WoodfordReserve to $3 million. Also, the @Longines Kentucky Oaks is now $1.25 million & @oldforester Turf Classic is up to $1 million. 2019 Spring Meet Stakes Schedule:
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.@KentuckyDerby winner Justify departed @ChurchillDowns at 11:15 am ET and is headed to @PimlicoRC for Saturday's @PreaknessStakes.
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Each 502'sDay race has been named to conjure good Louisville memories:. R1 - The Old Sears Building.R2 - The Galleria.R3 - The Brewery.R4 - Lynn's Paradise Cafe.R5 - John E's.R6 - The Phoenix Hill Tavern.R7 - The Dirt Bowl.R8 - Jim Porter's Good Times Emporium.R9 - The Toy Tiger
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It's official: Triple Crown winner Justify will be celebrated and paraded for the public during Saturday night's #DownsAfterDark @ChurchillDowns. Story:
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Spring Meet racing operations @ChurchillDowns will be suspended after Sunday to thoroughly examine safety measures. The remainder of Spring Meet racing dates will go to @EllisParkRacing starting Saturday, June 10 to maintain industry ecosystem. Story:
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You can't hold South Louisville native Dale Romans down. Reclaims @ChurchillDowns all-time leading trainer crown from Steve Asmussen with wins in Races 1 and 4 on Sunday for No. 740.
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A @ChurchillDowns partnership with Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale will welcome 300 representatives from Kentucky’s Foster Care sector as guests to the @KentuckyDerby, including Louisville's Maryhurst and Boys & Girls Haven. Story:
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Churchill Downs Incorporated announced it is extending the suspension of Bob Baffert through calendar year 2024 based on continued concerns regarding the threat to the safety and integrity of racing he poses to CDI-owned racetracks. Statement:
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Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, 85 years young and a 4-time Kentucky Derby winner, will perform the "Rider's Up" duties for @KentuckyDerby 147 at 6:41 p.m. ET.
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R.I.P. 1994 @KentuckyDerby winner Go for Gin. He passed away Tuesday at the @KyHorsePark. Go for Gin was the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner at age 31. Obituary:
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Attendance for Kentucky Oaks Day @ChurchillDowns is 106,381, up 6.2% from last year's 100,188.
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Louisiana Derby (GII) winner Tiztastic arrived @ChurchillDowns early Tuesday from @fairgroundsnola to Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen’s Barn 38 where he’ll begin his preparations for the @KentuckyDerby. Story:
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Encino will not run in the @KentuckyDerby per trainer Brad Cox. Also-eligible Epic Ride draws into the field. More to come.
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Congratulations to Eclipse Award-winner and Louisville native Brad Cox on becoming only the 20th trainer to win 300 races @ChurchillDowns when Cryo won Thursday's fifth race.
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Record $273.8 million bet on @KentuckyDerby 14-race card @ChurchillDowns - up 9% from the 2019 previous record of $250.9 million. Derby Week betting was $391.8 million - up 14% from 2019 previous mark of $343.0 million. Attendance: 147,294. Recap:
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Jockey Francisco Arrieta began his career in America in 2012 & barely made ends meet as an exercise rider in New York. On Saturday he recorded his first graded stakes victory aboard Senor Buscador in the $300,000 Ack Ack (GIII) @ChurchillDowns. More:
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Purses to average $559,000 per day @ChurchillDowns. 26-day meet opens May 16 and will feature 16 stakes worth $2.25 million. May 23 Matt Winn added to Road to @KentuckyDerby with Top 4 points of 10-4-2-1. Story: Book 1:
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Jockey Keith Asmussen fell from his mount Singsational shortly after the start on Saturday's first race. Conscious, he has been transported to University Hospital for further evaluation of a probable left femur fracture and possible hip injury. Horse okay.
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Hats off, literally, to Churchill Downs outrider Greg Blasi who went above & beyond to catch loose horse Yodel in R7. http://t.co/Fjb1eRxmep.
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Immediately after Saturday's first race @ChurchillDowns, there will be a moment of silence in remembrance of jockey Larry Melancon, who passed away March 25 at age 65. CD jockeys will convene in the winner's circle at 6:10 pm ET. Between 1974-2010, he won 914 races at CD.
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Two Phil’s, the runner-up in the $3 million @KentuckyDerby, is possible to return to @ChurchillDowns in June and compete in the $400,000 Matt Winn Stakes (GIII), according to trainer Larry Rivelli. More in Sunday's update:.
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UAE Derby winner & @KentuckyDerby contender Mendelssohn has arrived @ChurchillDowns Barn 17, according to Director of Stalls Steve Hargrave.
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NEW: @ChurchillDowns Incorporated announces agreement to acquire @TurfwayPark for $46 million. Winter dates will run as scheduled. After 2019-2020 meet, existing grandstand will be demolished & up to $150 million new facility will be constructed. More:
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A @KentuckyDerby Week stakes has been renamed @ChurchillDowns to honor the legacy of legendary African-American and native Kentuckian who was arguably the greatest jockey American racing has ever known – Isaac Murphy. Story:
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The @KentuckyDerby winner Mage (left) wrapped his Preakness training @ChurchillDowns Saturday morning. Colt is scheduled to depart Barn 42 for Baltimore around 4 pm ET. Also, First Mission (right) breezed for Preakness. More in Saturday's update:
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The official @KentuckyDerby 150 Mint Julep Glass was unveiled Wednesday to commemorate the milestone celebration of 150 days until the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 4.
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Churchill Downs will illuminate its iconic Twin Spires with a maroon glow in support of nearby Bellarmine University as the .@BUKnightsMBB hosts Jacksonville at Freedom Hall on Tuesday at 5 pm in the Atlantic Sun Tournament Championship final. Story:
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There will be a moment of silence for Shantel Lanerie after @ChurchillDowns Race 7, which has a 3:50 pm ET post time. After, bugler Steve Buttleman will perform a version of "My Old Kentucky Home." Corey Lanerie expected to be on hand with fellow riders:
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Retired US Army Officer Mark Simms Jr. recorded his 1st win as a trainer beneath the historic Twin Spires of @ChurchillDowns Saturday with Kaziranga. Simms: “Dreams do come true. Just trust the process, pray and keep grinding." More in Sunday's Barn Notes:
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Full story on Brian Hernandez Jr. becoming only the 12th jockey to win 700 races @ChurchillDowns:
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25 new United States citizens were administered the “Oath of Allegiance” by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services during a naturalization ceremony on Monday @ChurchillDowns. Congratulations to our new Americans! #NewUSCitizen
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There will be a moment of silence that pays tribute to late jockey Miguel Mena in the Trackside Winner's Circle @ChurchillDowns immediately following Race 5 Wednesday at approximately 3:03 p.m. ET. Media Advisory:
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The view from the new First Turn Experience @ChurchillDowns. Project will be done before next year’s @KentuckyDerby.
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Congratulations to jockey Rafael Bejarano, who became only the 15th rider in @ChurchillDowns history to win 500 races beneath the Twin Spires when Just Cindy won Friday's seventh race.
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Record Thurby attendance @ChurchillDowns on @KentuckyDerby Week: 60,015, a 9.5% increase from last year's mark of 54,818.
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Congratulations to 40yo Irish-born jockey James Graham, who rode two winners Saturday @ChurchillDowns – Saints’ Girl ($8.40) and Renaisance Frolic ($11.60) – to reach the 2,500-win milestone in his 17-year career in the United States!
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Breaking: 11-Haikal to scratch from @KentuckyDerby (abscess left hoof). More to come. Field of 19 to break from gate in posts 2-20; program numbers of horses do not change.
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Horses and Hoops. Downs After Dark. Louisville Live. Bring it.
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Special Inside @ChurchillDowns two-hour remembrance of John Asher on Friday from 6-8 pm ET @ESPN680. Special Guests:.Mike Battaglia.Fred Cowgill.Pat Day.Kevin Flanery.Julie Koenig-Loignon.George Lindsey.Wayne Lukas.Shug McGaughey.Bill Mott.Ken Ramsey.Dale Romans.Nick Zito
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Concert Tour, third beaten 2 1/2 lengths as the favorite in the Arkansas Derby, will bypass the May 1 @KentuckyDerby. Saturday morning text from trainer Bob Baffert: "Concert out. Wait for Preakness.".
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It's official: @KentuckyDerby winner Mage is confirmed for the May 20 @PreaknessStakes. He'll train @ChurchillDowns on Saturday morning and van to Baltimore that afternoon. More in Friday's update:.
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Fans have chance to see Triple Crown hope Justify train daily thanks to @ChurchillDowns & @TwinSpires. Special 7:30-7:40 am training for @BelmontStakes horses. Fans can watch free of charge in person or via live stream at Story:
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New rules for claiming horses @ChurchillDowns:. * trainer must have made a start in Ky since July 7.* claimed horse may not race outside Ky for 60 days following end of meet or Jan. 1, 2024 (whichever comes first).* signed Claiming Agreement on file.
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