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Winsday at Churchill Downs focuses on giving back to the community
That's why the partnership between Churchill Downs and the Community Foundation of Louisville for Winsday is so important.
'A lot has changed.' Why Churchill Downs paused its $1 billion project ahead of Derby 2025
Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Inc. has announced a pause of its proposed $1 billion project. Here's what we know.
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Louisville medical team provides on-site care to keep jockeys safe at Churchill Downs
While much of the focus during Kentucky Derby season falls on the horses and trainers, the safety and health of jockeys is ...
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Nonprofit that helps immigrant workers on Churchill’s backside hopes to expand
The Backside Learning Center has helped hundreds of immigrant workers on the backside of Churchill Downs for 20 years and is ...
Churchill Downs, Louisville mayor lay out plans for Kentucky Derby safety
Churchill Downs and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg discussed keeping guests safe if severe weather happens during the week.
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Churchill Downs turns 'Winsday' into a community win for Louisville nonprofits
Many in the crowd agreed that Winsday was a win-win. "The race, Churchill Downs, is such a big part of Kentucky, and to know ...
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Kentucky Derby 151: Louisville hotels go all out for Derby season
Louisville welcomes hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world to watch the most exciting two minutes in sports and those people a place to stay.
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Former Louisville kicker the agent for jockey of Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism
Umberto Rispoli — has the mount on the Journalism, who is the favorite for the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill ...
Kentucky Derby weather: If it rains at Churchill Downs, will horses still race?
"Weather, as with any outdoor event, is a wildcard at the Kentucky Derby!" officials warn. "From sunshine and cloudless skies that bring sun burnt noses and tan lines to spring showers that make our ...
$150M Racehorse Trainer With Colt Named After Pat Kelsey Trolls Louisville Coach At Kentucky Derby
Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey met up with famed racehorse trainer Kenny McPeek at Churchill Downs this week ahead of ...