Bango, the co-all-time leading horse Churchill Downs with 11 wins, will attempt to break the record in Saturday’s $250,000 Kelly’s Landing (Listed). More in Thursday's update: kentuckyderby.com/wp-content/upl…

The winner of Thursday's 3rd race - 1st 6F MdSpWt for 2yos of the year Churchill Downs - has won a graded stakes 8 times in the last 18 years: First Samurai (2005) Pyro (07) Theskyhasnolimit (09) Maybesomaybenot (10) Sky Captain (12) Bitumen (16) Gunite (21) Damon's Mound (22)

“All systems go, we’re ready for the Fleur de Lis.” - Bill Mott’s assistant Kenny McCarthy on Scylla. Closing weekend Churchill Downs will feature 11 stakes cumulatively worth $3.85 million (six on Saturday & five on closing day Sunday). Friday's update: kentuckyderby.com/wp-content/upl…

The engraved Kentucky Derby 150 trophies for Mystik Dan will be presented to his connections Saturday during a winner's circle ceremony after Race 9 at 5:08 pm ET. Oaks ceremony is after Race 7 at 4 pm. Trophies on public display near Club SI entrance Churchill Downs until 3:15.

ICYMI: Inside Churchill Downs on ESPN Louisville. A preview of Saturday’s big Stephen Foster six-race stakes bonanza and Sunday’s closing day card with Kevin Kerstein, Churchill Downs PR & Tony Calo omny.fm/shows/addition…

Several of the country’s premier dirt milers are set to take center stage Sunday Churchill Downs in a highly-anticipated 71st renewal of the $300,000 Hanshin Stakes presented by the JRA on closing day of the Spring Meet. More in Saturday's update: kentuckyderby.com/wp-content/upl…

Six stakes totaling $2.75 million today Churchill Downs R7 (3:52) - $500,000 Wise Dan (GII) R8 (4:25) - $500,000 Fleur de Lis (GI) R9 (4:58) - $250,000 American Derby R10 (5:31) - $250,000 Kelly's Landing R11 (6:03) - $1 million Stephen Foster (GI) R12 (6:32) - $250,000 Tepin

Four horses used victories in the Stephen Foster as part of their résumés in Horse of the Year campaigns: Black Tie Affair (1991) Saint Liam (2005) Curlin (2008) Gun Runner (2017) Two Foster runner-ups were crowned Horse of the Year: Mineshaft (2003) Wise Dan (2012)

Ottoman Fleet (GB) from the int'l powerhouse stable of Charlie Appleby won his second straight stakes over the Churchill Downs turf when he went to the front and turned back a late charge from Chasing the Crown to easily win Saturday’s $465,000 Wise Dan (GII) by 1 ½ lengths.

Big day Churchill Downs. Congrats to the winners! Stephen Foster - Kingsbarns (pictured) Fleur de Lis - Scylla Wise Dan - Ottoman Fleet (GB) Kelly's Landing - Closethegame Sugar American Derby - Brilliant Berti Tepin - Dancing N Dixie Recaps and quotes: kentuckyderby.com/wp-content/upl…

Bettors have a lucrative $357,208 carryover in the 20-cent Derby City 6 to chase Sunday Churchill Downs for the 11-race closing day program. The force-out should easily eclipse $1 million in new money. Races 6-11 at 3:18 pm ET. Full story and details: kentuckyderby.com/wp-content/upl…

The Churchill Downs Spring Meet leading jockey race will come down to the wire Sunday with 11-time champion Tyler Gaffalione holding a 44-43 win advantage over Jose Ortiz, who is competing fulltime in Kentucky for the first time. More in Sunday's update: kentuckyderby.com/wp-content/upl…

Reminder: Bettors have a lucrative $357,208 carryover in the 20-cent Derby City 6 to chase Sunday Churchill Downs for the 11-race closing day program. The force-out will create a massive pool. Races 6-11 at 3:18 pm ET. More: kentuckyderby.com/wp-content/upl…

Congratulations to the closing day stakes winners Churchill Downs: Hanshin - Cagliostro (pictured) Bashford Manor - Politicallycorrect Debutante - Vodka With a Twist Anchorage - Walkathon Maxfield - Raging Torrent Stakes recaps and quotes: kentuckyderby.com/wp-content/upl…

More dollars were wagered than ever before during the 150th Spring Meet Churchill Downs. $708.3 million was bet during the 43-day stand, which broke the 2022 record of $614.8 million by $93.5 million. Post Derby betting was up $38.7 million. Full story: kentuckyderby.com/wp-content/upl…

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Winning Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch and signing autographs for fans at Louisville Slugger Field. 🏇 Gates open at 5:30 p.m. before first pitch at 6:35. 🎟️ bit.ly/3L6Tuo5

The suspension of Bob Baffert from racetracks owned and operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated has been rescinded effective immediately. Story: churchilldownsincorporated.com/churchill-down…

$80-$90 million renovation to grandstand Churchill Downs has been announced. Project will update seating options while improving and adding to amenities available for guests in the grandstand. Completion before Kentucky Derby 151. More: churchilldownsincorporated.com/churchill-down…

Eleven stakes races cumulatively worth $3,575,000 will be offered during the 14-day September Meet Churchill Downs, which runs Sept. 12-29. Tickets on sale at churchilldowns.com/day-at-the-rac…, and there are plenty of special events. kentuckyderby.com/wp-content/upl…