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After a year of fewer horse deaths, Churchill Downs eyes a safer future
In 2023, Churchill Downs made the extraordinary decision to shut down racing after a spike in deadly horse injuries. An ...
Churchill Downs track announcer Travis Stone shares 2025 Kentucky Oaks pick
Churchill Downs track announcer Travis Stone makes his prediction for which horse will win the 2025 Kentucky Oaks at ...
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Baffert Returns to Churchill Downs and NBC’s Derby Coverage
This year marks NBC’s 25th production of the Kentucky Derby and the first Run for the Roses since 2021 for polarizing trainer ...
Bob Baffert Immediately Trolled Churchill Downs With Conspiracy Theory About Rigged Kentucky Derby Draw
Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby for the first time in three years. The most infamous (and successful) trainer in ...
'A lot has changed.' Why Churchill Downs paused its $1 billion project ahead of Derby 2025
Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Inc. has announced a pause of its proposed $1 billion project. Here's what we know.
Meet Churchill Charlie, the fun-loving mascot of Churchill Downs
Churchill Charlie, the mascot of Churchill Downs, welcomed guests on Opening Night of the Spring Meet, which kicked off the ...
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Nonprofit that helps immigrant workers on Churchill’s backside hopes to expand
The Backside Learning Center has helped hundreds of immigrant workers on the backside of Churchill Downs for 20 years and is ...