Churchill Downs Racing Venue

Churchill Downs will install permanent lights at the home of the Kentucky Derby in time for the 2010 spring meet. Spokesman Kevin Flanery said the overwhelming success of night racing at the track last summer led to the decision. The track averaged more than 29,000 fans during three special night racing events in June and July. There are no plans to move post time for the 2010 Kentucky Derby, scheduled for May 1. Flanery said the track will talk with fans and horsemen to determine the proper mix of day and night racing at the venue for the rest of the meet. Read Full Story

The 135th running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. 20 Three Year Old Colts have been entered for horse racings Run for the Roses. Post time Saturday is at 6:24PM Eastern Time with NBC providing the National Television Coverage. Here is a look at the 20 thoroughbred horses entered into the 2009 Kentucky Derby horse race with their morning line track odds. I Want Revenge has been listed at the 3-1 morning line favorite for the first jewel of horse racings triple crown. In post position number 1 will be West Side Bernie. West Side Bernie is ... Read Full Story

Churchill Downs has officially launched the website for the 2009 Kentucky Derby, www.kentuckyderby.com . The 135th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday May 2, 2009. Using advanced technology, the website offers in-depth contender information to full-scale coverage of the entertainment and party atmosphere that surrounds this historic event. “Kentuckyderby.com brings together all the different elements of the Kentucky Derby experience into one user-friendly site,” said Jeremy Borseth, senior director of channel services and Internet operations for Churchill Downs Incorporated. “It pays tribute to the time-honored traditions and pageantry of the ‘Run for the Roses,’ while at the same time reflecting ... Read Full Story

Mine That Bird pulled off a victory in the 135th Kentucky Derby Saturday in a shocking upset on a muddy track at Churchill Downs. Mine That Bird overcame 50-1 odds and became the 2nd-biggest underdog ever to win the big race. The horse was acquired for just $9,500 and defeated several other horses worth millions of dollars. Jockey Calvin Borel helped Mine That Bird become the 2009 Kentucky Derby winner as the horse pulled away from the pack on an amazingly fast stretch run, winning by nearly seven lengths. Here are the final results (replay below): 1. Mine That Bird 2. Pioneerof the Nile ... Read Full Story

Celebrities arrive at the 135th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky. Beautiful couple Lance Gross and Eva Marcille were there She Get it from Her Mama! Kris Jenner with daughter Kim Kardashian Yes DMC, we too are wondering if you feel underdressed Tyrese and Gabrielle arrived looking pretty snappy Kris Rock showed up even more casual than DMC, but I’m really not surprised Joey Fatone answers questions on the Red Carpet What in the Kentucky Derby Hell? Guy takes a timeout from the Food Network and he and his wife hit the Red Carpet. LeAnn Rhymes arrives in ... Read Full Story