Veteran rookie: Shaffer makes first start as a tra
Story and photo of Sarah Shaffer on a horse at Oaklawn Park by Robert Yates Sarah Shaffer describes her life story in chapters,Read 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
Lanerie’s 1,233 wins pass Borel for #2 at Ch
Churchill Downs news release (Coady Media photos) Being second behind Pat Day is like holding the record LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, June 27, 2025) – Jockey CoreyRead 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
Legendary D. Wayne Lukas hospitalized; horses tra
Churchill Downs news release (Coady Media photo of D. Wayne Lukas and assistant ‘Bas’ Nicholl after Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath won OaklawnRead More
Ellis Park meet preview
Ellis Park meet preview by publicist Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media photo) HENDERSON, Ky. (Sunday, June 22, 2025) – Ellis Park Racing & Gaming will launchRead More