The largest Kentucky Derby crowd of the 21st century gathered under the historic Twin Spires to watch undefeated Derby favorite Big Brown power through the stretch and dominate a full field of 20 horses in the Grade I Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands.
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Near constant rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of fans at Churchill Downs as Proud Spell, the 3-1 favorite, worked her magic in Kentucky Oaks 134, dominating a field of 10 fillies as a crowd of 100,046 looked on, the ninth largest on-track gathering in Kentucky Oaks history. The dreary weather, which forced fans from their seats during repeated downpours, did take its toll on wagering.
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Thu, 05/01/2008 - 23:47 inIEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr.’s undefeated Big Brown was installed as the 3-1 morning line favorite Wednesday afternoon over 19 rivals for Saturday’s 134th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby Red Carpet Program Highlights Hollywood's Connection to The 'Run For The Roses'
Fri, 04/25/2008 - 13:23 inCelebrity guests planning to attend Kentucky Derby 134 will literally receive the “red carpet treatment” when they arrive at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3.
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ADRIANO – Lane’s End (GII) winner Adriano was one of the last Kentucky Derby hopefuls on the track Wednesday morning, coming on to the track at 9:20 and schooling in the paddock before galloping mile and three-eighths under Xavier Aizpuru.
Churchill Downs and Barbaro Owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson Introduce Artist Selected to Create Barbaro Memorial
Tue, 04/22/2008 - 20:44 inRoy and Gretchen Jackson, the owners of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, will join Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Museum representatives for a news conference on Thursday, May 1, to introduce the artist that has been selected to create a permanent memorial honoring Barbaro. The Kentucky Derby 132 winner died in January 200
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ADRIANO – Courtlandt Farm’s Adriano, winner of the Lane’s End Stakes (Grade II) at Turfway Park, continued his preparation for the $2 million-guaranteed Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) with a five-furlong work on Sunday at Churchill Downs.
Over Calder's fast track on Saturday, Hutcheson S. (G2) hero SMOOTH AIR (Smooth Jazz) worked seven furlongs in 1:25 4/5 with exercise rider Jodi Gelb aboard. The Bennie Stutts Jr. pupil galloped out one mile in 1:40 4/5. This move was his final local tune-up before leaving South Florida for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.