Tailored for members of the media, this is the twitter page for the Churchill Downs Racetrack communications dept. (Tweets by Darren Rogers).
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Kentucky Derby Media retweeted
A new episode of 'Inside the Kentucky Derby' Podcast is out now! 🌹
@HorseRacingKK and @DerbyMedia break down the BC Juvenile and Juvenile Fillies, with 30 Derby/Oaks points to the winners, plus Sovereignty and Golden Tempo in the $7M Classic.
Tune in here 👉 bit.ly/4iMysga
Special “Inside @ChurchillDowns” @BreedersCup preview Thursday night on @ESPN680 from 7-8 pm ET. Join @HorseRacingKK & @DerbyMedia as they give their thoughts for Friday and Saturday’s international action at Keeneland.
Listen live: espnlouisville.com/
Single day general admission tickets for the @KentuckyDerby & Kentucky Oaks go on sale today at 12 p.m. ET. Act now.
Full story: churchilldowns.com/horses/ne…
Dominant Champagne (GI) winner U. S. S. Valor (8-1) headlines the first of six opportunities to bet on Kentucky Derby 153 contenders in advance of the May 1 classic. Pool 1 of @KentuckyDerby Future Wager opens Wednesday & closes Friday at 4 pm ET.
Story: churchilldowns.com/horses/ne…
Opening Day stakes recaps @ChurchillDowns:
* Jas (left) turned back a formidable stretch rally by Staunch to narrowly win Sunday’s Grade III Street Sense.
* Wharfie (right) invaded from New York to win the Rags to Riches.
More: churchilldowns.com/horses/ne…
Stars of Tomorrow @ChurchillDowns has offered an early look at some of racing’s biggest names with 103 Grade I or Group 1 winners produced since its introduction in 2005.
Superstars include Gun Runner, Rachel Alexandra, Sovereignty (pictured), Mystik Dan and Monomoy Girl.
A total of 61 Stars of Tomorrow alumni have earned at least $1 million.
10 Breeders' Cup winners
8 Kentucky Oaks winners
4 @KentuckyDerby winners
4 Preakness winners
3 Belmont winners
1 Dubai World Cup winner
Opening Day @ChurchillDowns 24-day Fall Meet
Sunny & 75, fast & firm
Stars of Tomorrow I (all 2-year-old racing)
Trick-or-Treat at the Track for the kids
11 races (1-5:55 pm ET)
R9 (4:55) - $200,000 Rags to Riches
R10 (5:25) - $200,000 Street Sense (G3)
Bet @TwinSpires
With the @BreedersCup just days away, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert sent out four contenders for their final works Sunday morning @ChurchillDowns: Grade I winners Explora (pictured), Hughes and Miss Monica and undefeated Salahudin.
Details: churchilldowns.com/horses/ne…
Kentucky Derby Media retweeted
A new episode of 'Inside the Kentucky Derby' Podcast is out now! 🌹
@HorseRacingKK and @DerbyMedia preview Saturday’s action at Keeneland and take an early look at the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (GI) field as the Road to Kentucky Derby 153 continues. 👀
Tune in here 👉 bit.ly/4s5FXSo
* @BreedersCup contenders Built, Foxiest, Scarlett Begonia, Splendora breeze at CD
* Sunday's Stars of Tomorrow opening day showcase has produced numerous champions through the years, including Gun Runner (pictured).
Story: churchilldowns.com/horses/ne…
Blessed Flyer (pic) will attempt to remain undefeated when he faces 7 rivals, including impressive maiden winners Card Man, Mystik Bayou & Staunch, in Sunday’s $200k Street Sense (GIII) on the annual Stars of Tomorrow I program @ChurchillDowns.
Preview: churchilldowns.com/horses/ne…
Horse racing in Kentucky shifts from @Keeneland to @ChurchillDowns on Sunday - notwithstanding the Oct. 30-31 @BreedersCup at Kee - as the home of the Kentucky Derby readies to open its 137th Fall Meet.
A preview of events: churchilldowns.com/horses/ne…
Churchill Downs Racetrack has announced a first-of-its-kind, multi-year partnership with Visa serving as the Preferred Payment Partner of @ChurchillDowns and the 153rd @KentuckyDerby.
Story: churchilldowns.com/horses/ne…
Kentucky Derby Media retweeted
A new episode of 'Inside the Kentucky Derby' Podcast is out now! 🌹
@HorseRacingKK and @DerbyMedia preview Saturday's Keeneland races and take an early look at the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (GI) on Inside the Kentucky Derby.
Tune in here 👉 bit.ly/4s5FXSo
Kentucky Derby Media retweeted
A new episode of 'Inside the Kentucky Derby' Podcast is out now! 🌹
@HorseRacingKK and @DerbyMedia recap three early Road to the Kentucky Derby preps and the contenders making an impression. Plus, they look ahead to potential Breeders’ Cup matchups.
Tune in here 👉 bit.ly/4ztlOZc
Tickets for 153rd running of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks will be available for purchase today at 12 pm ET at am.ticketmaster.com/churchil…
New seating experiences include Infield Turf Cabanas.
More: kentuckyderby.com/wp-content…
Kentucky Derby Media retweeted
A new episode of 'Inside the Kentucky Derby' Podcast is out now! 🌹
The Road to Kentucky Derby 153 continues with three major preps this weekend: the American Pharoah, Breeders’ Futurity, and Champagne Stakes.
@HorseRacingKK and @DerbyMedia preview the fields, emerging contenders and key storylines as 2-year-olds look to earn points toward the Kentucky Derby.
Tune in here 👉 bit.ly/4ASeFmH
* Bishops Bay (pictured, inside) headed to Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (GI) following determined victory in Saturday’s $399,000 Ack Ack (GIII).
* Gaffalione vaults to top of jockey standings.
* $188,256 Derby City 6 force-out today.
CD closing day update: churchilldowns.com/horses/ne…
Recaps for Saturday afternoon @ChurchillDowns
* Lukas Classic (Dragoon Guard / Gaffalione becomes 13th jockey to win six races in day at CD)
* Ack Ack (Bishop's Bay)
* Bourbon Flight (Plutarch)
* Mandatory payout of $188,256 Derby City 6 jackpot Sunday
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