Today’s Churchill Downs media notes
Today’s Churchill Downs media notes, penned by Kevin Kerstein (Photo: John Asher’s family. Churchill Downs/Coady Photography Download video/audio files of today’s JohnRead More
David Richardson – man of many roles in raci
We have recently lost so many champions of horse racing, this morning hearing the sad news of the passing of Dr. David Richardson.Read More
B. Wayne Hughes – visionary who restored Spe
A Spendthrift Farm press release (photo courtesy Spendthrift Farm): LEXINGTON, Ky. – We are very saddened to report the passing of B. WayneRead More
Kentucky Downs announces 8% boost on non-stakes ra
A Kentucky Downs press release FRANKLIN, Ky. (Monday, Aug. 9, 2021) – Kentucky Downs will have an 8-percent purse increase in its non-stakesRead More
Ellis Park runner gives Asmussen record-tying 9,44
Photo: Ellis Park assistant trainer Darren Fleming, holding sign, saddled the record-tying winner for boss Steve Asmussen’s 9,445th victory. Coady Photography HENDERSON, Ky.Read More
‘D. Wayne & Dale: A Conversation’
(Above: D. Wayne Lukas at Ellis Park. Jennie Rees photo) HENDERSON, Ky. (Friday, Aug. 6, 2021) — Tri-State horse-racing and sports enthusiasts canRead More
KyHBPA College Day July 25: Drawings for $1K, iPad
COLLEGE IS IN SESSION SUNDAY AT ELLIS PARK! Drawings for $1,000, iPad mini after every race to a full-time college student. Two-, four-year,Read More
KyHBPA College Day July 25: $1K scholarships, iPad
COLLEGE IN SESSION SUNDAY AT ELLIS PARK! Drawings for $1,000, iPad mini after every race to a full-time college student. Two-, four-year, graduate,Read More
Pea soup: New Boss takes off-turf Pea Patch at Ell
Ellis Park press release by Jennie Rees (Coady Photography photos of Adam Beschizza riding New Boss to victory in the Pea Patch) HENDERSON,Read More
Bango proves firecracker in Ellis Park’s Goo
Ellis Park press release (all photos by Coady Photography) Video: pre-race, stretch, interviews with Pedroza and Foley HENDERSON, Ky. (Saturday, July 17, 2021)Read More