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The twin spires turn 130 this year at Churchill Downs. But were they an afterthought?
The iconic twin spires of Churchill Downs Racetrack are more than decoration. They are beacons of history and pride in ...
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Bridle A Butterfly Rallies From Last To Win William Walker Turf Sprint At Churchill Downs
Last early and rallying widest of all, Glen Hill Farm’s homebred Bridle a Butterfly posted a half-length victory over Out On ...
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 ...
'Everything changes': How residents near Churchill Downs are keeping the Derby hustle alive
Changes at Churchill Downs over the years are making it harder for residents in surrounding neighborhoods to capitalize on long-standing side hustles.
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Winsday at Churchill Downs focuses on giving back to the community
It was all about giving back to the community at Churchill Downs on Wednesday, aka "Winsday." The Wednesday of Derby Week ...
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Kentucky Derby hats tradition, explained: Complete Churchill Downs fashion guide, from fascinators to DIY
Anyone tuning into the Kentucky Derby each May sees not only plenty of horses, but plenty of hats. The fashion at Churchill ...
Churchill isn't the oldest racetrack in the U.S., but the Derby does hold this record for longevity
Both the Belmont and Preakness States go back farther than the first Kentucky Derby in 1875, though the Run for the Roses has never missed a year.
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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 ...