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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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Color and concrete: Derby horticulture team brings ‘southern feel’ to Churchill Downs
Throughout the year, a team of just 10 horticulturist decorate and maintain the expansive grounds of Churchill Downs.
'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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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 ...
UofL nursing clinic celebrates 20 years of serving Churchill Downs backside workers
The Kentucky Racing Health Services Center opened in 2005 and provides low-cost health care to backside workers at Churchill ...
Churchill Downs pausing renovations due to Trump tariffs ahead of 2025 KY Derby
The racetrack had announced plans for its ‘largest expansion’ ever, with more than $1 billion in upgrades, but officials said ...
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Churchill Downs’ outriders serve as lifeguards every day the track is open
When horses take to the trach at Churchill Downs, there's one special crew making sure both animal and rider stay safe.