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Kentucky Derby watch: Brendan Walsh on Maxfield
Brendan Walsh discusses 2-for-2 Maxfield, who hasn't raced since Keeneland's Grade 1 Breeders' Futurity, as he prepares for the May 23 Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs, a prep for the Kentucky Derby. -
Kentucky Derby trail: Greg Foley on Major Fed
Trainer Greg Foley discusses his Major Fed on May 21, 2020, two days before the colt runs in Churchill Downs' Matt Winn Stakes, a Kentucky Derby points race as the trainer and Oldham County product seeks his first starter in America's greatest race . Major Fed was second in the Fair Grounds' Risen Star and a late-running fourth in the Louisiana Derby in his last start. -
Churchill Downs reopens: Kevin Flanery Part 2
Churchill Downs racetrack president Kevin Flanery speaks with the media about the resumption of racing at the iconic track - including having contingency plans for the First Saturday in September.
Congrats to Qatar Racing's Sheikh Fahad, Brendan Walsh and Tyler Gaffalion on Guildsman's win in our closing-day $500,000, Grade 3 Franklin-Simpson Stakes. Said Sheikh Fahad's representative Fergus Galvin after Qatar Racing won stakes for second straight year: "It certainly made Sheikh Fahad a big fan of Kentucky Downs. He’s already wanting to stock up the stable to point to the meeting next year.” (Coady Photography photo)
kentuckydowns.com/racing/news/qatar-racing-s-guildsman-wins-g3-franklin-simpson
It’s Kentucky Turf Cup and Breeders’ Cup Challenge Day!
• Reminder - no spectators are allowed during racing, owners of horses running are permitted in restricted numbers.
• First post is 12:15pm CT, the turf is firm, and the rail is in lane 1 today. Any changes in track condition will be posted on social media.
• Racing can be watched on TVG, and wagered on all major betting platforms as well as many simulcast operations.
• Today’s highlight is the all-stakes pick five, capping off with the $1 million Calumet Farm Kentucky Turf Cup G3 and the $700,000 RUNHAPPY Turf Sprint G3, a Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’.
• Scratches/Changes will be available shortly in the comments below.
#RUNHAPPYatKD #LiveAtKyDowns
Kentucky racing firmly in the national spotlight today at Kentucky Downs Racing!Who does Caton Bredar like in today's stakes-laden card on Calumet Farm Day? We got her picks here!
R1: 6-10-9-3
Top: 6-Heaven Escape
R2: 1/1a-8-4-6
Top: 1a-Rochambeau
R3: 7-1-8-6
Top: 7-Bourbon in May
R4: 8-1-7-9
Top: 8-Bunnings
R5: 9-10-2-5
Top: 9-Tide of the Sea
R6: 3-4-1-8
Top: 3-Thing
R7: 3-6-2-1
Top: 3-Tapit Today
R8: 8-3-6-9
Top: 8-Got Stormy
R9: 10-9-8-5
Top: 10-Fauci
R10: 10-5-6-2
Top Pick: Zulu Alpha
R11: 4-3-9-2
Top: 4-Totally Boss
Here are Caton's picks for today's Kentucky Downs card!Here are Caton Bredar's selections for today's #RUNHAPPYatKD card. Happy Coca-Cola Day at America's most unique race meet!
Race 1: 8-7-11-1
Top Pick: 8-Four Ks
Race 2: 2-6-11-9
Top Pick: 2-Sniper Kitten
Race 3: 11-12-8-5
Top Pick: 11-Flutiste
Race 4: 11-8-12-6
Top Pick: 11:Uncapped
Race 5: 5-2-10-12
Top Pick: 5-Margaret’s Joy
Race 6: 6-11-1-9
Top Pick: 6-Whimsical Muse
Race 7: 3-7-10-1
Top Pick: 3-Grandmas Favorite
Race 8: 9-1-5-10
Top: 9-Sentry
Race 9: 5-8-11-16
Top Pick: 5-English Bee
Race 10: 8-11-1-3
Top Pick: 8-Sister Kitten
She does a GREAT job!!!
Another shot of Bulletin. Great photos as always by Coady Photography
He’s special: Unbeaten Bulletin could have earned trip to Royal Ascot after impressively winning Keeneland’s Palisades for WinStar Farm et al, Todd Pletcher and Javier Castellano
Adjudged G1 Cotillion winner Midnight Bisou (inside) worked 5F in 1:01 1/5 for @breederscup Distaff in company with top turf 3yo Hot Springs this AM at @churchilldowns
#KentuckyDerby (and Derby Week) to be held w/o fans, @ChurchillDowns announces. See CDI release: https://kyhbpa.org/2020/08/no-fans-at-kentucky-derby-or-entire-derby-week/
Hear from Major Fed trainer Greg Foley tonight on @wave3news at 11 @TracksideJennie @KyHBPA
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