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Why was Bob Baffert suspended from Churchill Downs? What to know of trainer
As Bob Baffert makes his return to the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, here's a look at why he was suspended from Churchill Downs ...
Behind-the-scenes of the Churchill Downs starting gate: Q&A with reporter Maggie Menderski
This Sunday's cover story looks at how Churchill Downs starts the Kentucky Derby. At the helm of it all is the racetrack's ...
2025 Kentucky Derby weather forecast, outlook: 4 horses to target in sloppy Churchill Downs track conditions
Kentucky Derby weather is calling for rain much of Saturday, and the team at SportsLine has broken down the top Kentucky ...
2025 Kentucky Oaks Day race results from Churchill Downs ahead of Brad Cox, Good Cheer win
Kentucky Oaks Day 2025 results from Friday's undercard race schedule at Churchill Downs. See who won the biggest KY Oaks ...
PHOTOS: Colorful plumed hats fills Churchill Downs as fans embrace the 151st Kentucky Derby
Despite the chance of rain in the forecast, colorful plumed hats are again a fashion staple at Churchill Downs for the 151st ...
Rainy day makes for a soggy 151st Kentucky Derby, with the Churchill Downs dirt strip listed as sloppy
Rain made for a soggy 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday, with the Churchill Downs dirt strip listed as sloppy and horse racing ...
Churchill Downs CEO: Track renovation put on pause over tariffs
Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen said nearly $1 billion renovations to the track were put on hold because of complications ...
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The history of the iconic Twin Spires of Churchill Downs
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world, and at the heart of that tradition are the twin ...
Kentucky Derby runs tomorrow, but planned $1B revamp of Churchill Downs is on hold
Top racehorses will run in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, but a planned nearly $1 billion revamp of facilities at the ...