Churchill Downs

Tennessee Turf Awards for 2023

Jan 10, 2024 at 08:58 pm by Danny Brewer

    The sport of kings is just that…royalty. With that in mind, let’s take a look in the rearview at the 2023 racing year and dish out a few accolades..... Read More

Running down the 149th Clark Stakes

Nov 20, 2023 at 10:11 pm by Danny Brewer

  On November 24 the Clark will be run at Churchill Downs for the 149th consecutive year. Always the centerpiece of a spectacular fall meet, this mile and an eighth drive.... Read More

Big weekend of racing sheds some light on Breeders' Cup

Oct 02, 2023 at 08:32 pm by Danny Brewer

  The weekend that was on September 30 and October 1 told us a few things about the upcoming Breeders’ Cup…we think…   A plethora of stakes race.... Read More

Running down Kentucky Derby 149

May 02, 2023 at 08:19 pm by Danny Brewer

  Life can often be about answering questions. Does my boss approve of my work? How much is that doggy in the window? Will that girl give me the time of day? And what in.... Read More

Wet Paint has kick for Kentucky Oaks

May 01, 2023 at 09:17 pm by Danny Brewer

  When considering your selection for the 149th running of the Kentucky Oaks, what’s the biggest attribute you are looking for? If it’s a closing kick for tha.... Read More

Southlawn a real Kentucky Oaks contender

Apr 16, 2023 at 02:29 pm by Danny Brewer

  Having a horse running in the Kentucky Oaks is a huge accomplishment for any Thoroughbred conditioner. Of course, all the entrants have a chance to win. But if you are.... Read More

Major Kentucky Derby Preps begin March 25

Mar 23, 2023 at 08:39 pm by Danny Brewer

  The serious runs at the immortality a win in the Kentucky Derby brings are about to begin. Over the next three weeks, races like the Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks,.... Read More

Clark Stakes answers questions at Churchill Downs

Nov 27, 2022 at 08:30 am by Danny Brewer

    As is the case with most races, the Clark Stakes provided some answers on November 25. Here is a quick look at what we may have learned from the 148th runni.... Read More

Determined Hot Rod Charlie delivers in Lukas Classic

Oct 02, 2022 at 07:35 pm by Danny Brewer

  The thrills of the Thoroughbred game can be immeasurable. The excitement generated is off the charts and the adrenaline rush is like no other. Competing triggers all th.... Read More

Determined Hot Rod Charlie delivers in Lukas Classic

Oct 02, 2022 at 07:35 pm by Danny Brewer

  The thrills of the Thoroughbred game can be immeasurable. The excitement generated is off the charts and the adrenaline rush is like no other. Competing triggers all th.... Read More

Hot Rod Charlie revving up for another courageous run

Sep 27, 2022 at 05:56 am by Danny Brewer

    Can a Hot Rod have courage? Pumping pistons, positive traction rear end, turbocharged with racing slicks can equal lots of courage if it is a Hot Rod with t.... Read More

Walsh adds it up in the Arlington Million

Aug 14, 2022 at 10:09 am by Danny Brewer

  If you really think about it, sports are not hard to figure out. In some games like football, basketball, and baseball, you simply score more than your opponent. Simple.... Read More

Mandaloun looks to measure up in Stephen Foster

Jun 27, 2022 at 09:37 pm by Danny Brewer

   Since 1982, the Stephen Foster at Churchill Downs has been a two-turn test for some of the best in the Thoroughbred racing game. In recent years it has been made.... Read More

Was Rich Strike supposed to win the Kentucky Derby ???

May 08, 2022 at 02:41 pm by Danny Brewer

  The 148th Kentucky Derby was a real head-scratcher…or was it? Let us expound upon a theory that should have told us all how this miraculous mile and a quarter wa.... Read More

Hillbilly Take on Kentucky Derby 148

May 04, 2022 at 06:25 am by Danny Brewer

  On May 7, twenty of the best three year old Thoroughbreds in the world will gather for a run at immortality. A win in the Kentucky Derby is truly a life altering achiev.... Read More

Locals make their Kentucky Derby picks

May 02, 2022 at 09:14 pm by Danny Brewer

It's Kentucky Derby Week! See how some locals pick. If we are going to be real about things, there are some important questions we ask ourselves each and every day. As we pon.... Read More

Calhoun has a real Oaks Connection

Apr 24, 2022 at 05:53 pm by Danny Brewer

  The Kentucky Oaks is one of those races horsemen dream about. Although it does not get the same notoriety as its twin brother, the Kentucky Derby, this race was born th.... Read More

Early Kentucky Derby 148 countdown

Mar 13, 2022 at 09:44 pm by Danny Brewer

 Now that it is mid-March it is absolutely time to unfurl the Kentucky Derby flag. Thoughts of spring for the normal sports fan usually encompasses the world’s most.... Read More

Maxfield one of best ever at Churchill Downs

Nov 28, 2021 at 08:03 pm by Danny Brewer

  Debate is one of the great things about sports. The conversation spurs some deep pondering as somebody may think this one is the best while others have contrary thought.... Read More

Maxfield runs at history in the Clark

Nov 21, 2021 at 09:09 am by Danny Brewer

    The Clark is one of the most historic races in the long and illustrious life of the fabled Churchill Downs. When the ponies go to post for the 147th running.... Read More