Former Derby Runners Have Varied Second Careers
By Eric Shea – The Bloodhorse On the first Saturday in May in 2006, crossing the finish line 8 1/2 […]
It’s Derby Day!
The big day is here! The day when horse racing fans will be at many venues watching televisions which are […]
Get ready to sing ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ on Saturday
While you are working on your vocals – here is a little history and the lyrics of “My Old Kentucky […]
Fundraiser for Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund on Derby Day
For the third consecutive year, tracks and racing venues will participate in a Kentucky Derby Day Silent Auction to benefit […]
Victor Espinoza “excited” to be inducted in Hall of Fame
Victor Espinoza, the self-proclaimed “happy Mexican,” seemed no more ebullient than usual at Clockers’ Corner Thursday morning, four days after […]
History of the Garland of Roses for the Kentucky Derby winner
The Kentucky Derby is also known as the Run for the Roses. New York sports columnist Bill Corum, who in […]
Harry Connick Jr. to sing National Anthem at 2017 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs Racetrack announced that multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick Jr. will sing our national anthem at the 143rd Kentucky […]
Derby Time brings out the best in Kentucky food
The Kentucky Derby elevates the Commonwealth to a global stage. The Derby – as well as the Kentucky Oaks and […]
3 Jockeys and one horse elected to National Racing Museum Hall of Fame
Three-time Breeders’ Cup Mile winner Goldikova, multiple Eclipse Award-winning jockeys Javier Castellano and the late Garrett Gomez and Triple Crown-winning […]
2017 Kentucky Derby trophy has arrived
The coveted solid gold 2017 Kentucky Derby Winner’s Trophy has arrived at Churchill Downs Racetrack and now awaits its formal […]