Churchill Downs players will be treated to massive pools and a variety of wagering opportunities on Kentucky Derby week beginning April 27 – opening night of the 44-day spring meet. Betting options will be plentiful, especially on Kentucky Derby Day which will feature 14 races including seven stakes. The betting menu will include five Pick 5s, five Pick 4s, and a mandatory payout in the 20-cent Derby City 6 jackpot. Read More
Post positions for the 2024 Kentucky Derby were drawn for Saturday's race.
The first leg of the Triple Crown is almost here. This year will mark the
A Kentucky appeals court judge has denied Zedan Racing Stables’ requests for an emergency hearing and ruling that sought to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in next week’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
If you’re one of the lucky people heading to the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, get ready for an unforgettable experience! Considering the momentous anniversary, this year is sure to draw in plenty of first-time attendees in addition to veteran racing fans. Read More
The first of the Japanese Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve contenders, Forever Young, arrived at Churchill Downs early in the morning on April 13, and he is beginning to settle in at the place he’ll call home for the next three weeks. Read More
Ben Curtis couldn’t have imagined securing a mount in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve just six months after moving his tack to the United States, but the impossible took a step toward reality after Honor Marie finished second in the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby at Read More
The Churchill Downs spring/summer meet is here with Opening night set for Saturday, April 27. Churchill Downs is sure to be one of horse racing’s top spring simulcast signals for handicappers and bettors throughout the season. Read More
Keith Asmussen set a goal to ride one race as a jockey. He felt it would be an experience no one could take away from him. Invigorated by piloting a horse, he set bigger racing goals, and his short career has shot to a new level in 2024. Read More
It's almost time for the 150th Kentucky Derby. One of the most famous horse
For the better part of four decades, the number 11 held significance in the sport of Thoroughbred racing. Read More
Welcome to 2024 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the racehorses earn points toward qualifying. The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 4, 2024, at Churchill Downs. Read More