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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 ...
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.
Race week begins in Louisville for 151st Kentucky Derby
Louisville is gearing up for the 151st Kentucky Derby, with festivities underway despite recent river flooding and severe ...
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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 ...
Greenberg open to negotiations on proposal to shift Churchill Downs money from JCPS to city
The shift in tone comes as many district leaders say they were not informed of the plan prior to its introduction and ...
How Churchill Downs Serves 120,000 Mint Juleps, From Distillery to Derby
The Kentucky Derby’s famous Mint Julep has four ingredients. Arguably the biggest star doesn’t even show up in the signature ...
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In a reversal, Louisville's mayor backs Churchill Downs payment that aids JCPS
Mayor Craig Greenberg says he's committed to changing a Churchill Downs funding ordinance to make it 'beneficial for everyone ...
Churchill Downs Incorporated Reports 2025 First Quarter Results
Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the "Company", "CDI", "we") today reported business results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.