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The Latest Breaking News from Churchill Downs

Once Again, Churchill Downs Will Ignore The Racist Ties To ‘My Old Kentucky Home’

The controversy behind Kentucky’s state song is again being brought to light, this time from a member of one of the most prominent families in Louisville history.

Sports Illustrated

Still training at 86, D. Wayne Lukas will saddle his 50th horse for the Kentucky Derby

The old man’s still got it, sitting high atop his horse at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning, out on the track, overseeing his operation.

Tribune News Service

Kentucky Derby weather forecast: Will it rain at Churchill Downs for 2022 Oaks, Derby?

Could we see some wet conditions?

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Here’s who owns every 2022 Kentucky Derby horse and the road they took to Churchill Downs

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Just getting a contender into the 20-horse Kentucky Derby field is a tall order, much less winning the race.

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Kentucky Derby contender connects a small town, a big corporation and fairy-tale dreams

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bill Simon has been to the Kentucky Derby before, and vowed not to return.

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Horse racing is too far gone to be saved. The next best thing is to be honest about it

As horse racing returns to the spotlight with the 148th Kentucky Derby, a respectable future for the sport that prioritizes equine welfare remains the longest shot of all

The Guardian - US

John Clay: How important are prerace works for Kentucky Derby horses? We asked the experts.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — By dawn’s first light, Churchill Downs was crazy busy last weekend. Kentucky Derby contender after Kentucky Derby contender went to the track for their all-important final major works before the sport’s greatest race this Saturday.

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Bob Baffert Won’t Be at the Kentucky Derby, but Racing Still Can’t Shake Him

One of the most successful—and now controversial—trainers received a stark message: No one is bigger than Churchill Downs. But his presence still looms.

Sports Illustrated

Where 2022's Kentucky Derby contenders were born and how they made it to Churchill Downs

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky is not just the "horse capital of the world" because the Kentucky Derby happens to be here. It's the horse capital of the world because almost all the contenders for this signature American classic are born and bred in the commonwealth.

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Oh, Mudder: Rain Could Change The Odds For Saturday’s Kentucky Derby

Atmospheric ‘traffic jam’ will likely produce sloppy conditions at Churchill Downs, impacting horsepower.

Zenger

5 of the greatest, history-defining wins at the Kentucky Derby

Imagine being at Churchill Downs for any of these iconic wins.

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Kentucky Derby Watch: Latest odds show the 2022 favorites are pretty much settled.

What’s one clear sign that the Kentucky Derby is getting near? The Las Vegas odds sheet goes from fine print to large type.

Tribune News Service

Kentucky Derby Watch: Ranking the top 10 contenders heading into the biggest prep races

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The most important stretch of prep races for the 2022 Kentucky Derby is finally here.

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