News

WAVE 3 News on MSN1d
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 ...
Sportico on MSN21h
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna returns to Churchill Downs for Kentucky Oaks Day 2025
Thorpedo Anna, who won the 2024 Kentucky Oaks and earned Horse of the Year honors, will run in Friday's La Troienne at Churchill Downs.
Paulick Report on MSN3h
'Misleading And Inaccurate Critique': HISA Chairman Strikes Back At Churchill Downs CEO
Charles Scheeler, HISA chairman, said comments by Churchill Downs CEO William Carstanjen were "particularly disappointing ...
Winsday at Churchill Downs
Winsday at Churchill Downs ...