Garry Simms Sr.: A memorial tribute
“What kind of man would I be if I quit fighting because it’s difficult?” By Jennie Rees, Kentucky HBPA communications (2011 photo ofRead More
Hays named head starter at Churchill Downs
Todd Stephens comes in from California to become Ellis Park starter Edited press release (Coady Media photo above of Caleb Hays) LOUISVILLE, Ky.Read More
‘This one is for D.W.L.,’ Stewart says
Churchill Downs closing-day recap by publicist Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media/Julie Clark photo of Will Take It winning the Hanshin) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, JuneRead More
D. Wayne Lukas passes away at 89
A statement sent out by Churchill Downs on behalf of D. Wayne Lukas’ family: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, June 29, 2025) – Legendary Hall ofRead More
Mindframe takes Stephen Foster over Sierra Leone
Churchill Downs stakes recaps by publicist Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media/John Gallagher photo of Sierra Leone winning the G1 Stephen Foster) Breeders’ Cup ClassicRead More
G1 winner Saudi Crown headlines closing-day Hanshi
Today’s Churchill Downs barn notes by publicist Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media photo of Saudi Crown winning last year’s R.A. “Cowboy” Jones Stakes) LOUISVILLE,Read More
Stephen Foster’s 7 entries: >$26M in earning
Winners of Grade I Kentucky Derby, Breeders’ Cup Classic, Dubai World Cup, Churchill Downs Lead Seven-Horse Field with More Than $26 Million inRead More
Notes, quotes & stats about today’s Step
Friday’s media notes by Churchill Downs publicist Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media/Renee Torbit photo of the finish of last year’s Kentucky Derby. Victorious MystikRead More
Q&A: Ellis Park racing secretary Baley Hare
Baley Hare started as the kid in the racing offices at tracks across Kentucky. But 11 years later, the 31-year-old brings a deepRead More
Bernie Flint tribute: “He’s always done well
He quit training in 2023 after 3,551 official wins but remains an owner Video: Picture this! Flint’s 54 years as a thoroughbred trainerRead More