Let there be light! Churchill Downs to install permanent lights before 2010 spring meetSeptember 30th, 2009 Churchill Downs to add permanent lights by 2010LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs will install permanent lights at the home of the Kentucky Derby in time for the 2010 spring meet.
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt pulls out of South Korean competition, says he's too tiredSeptember 10th, 2009 Usain Bolt pulls out of SKorean meet with fatigueSEOUL, South Korea — Usain Bolt has pulled out of a meet this month in South Korea because of fatigue. Bolt's agent told the organizing committee of the Daegu Pre-Championship Meeting on Thursday.
Rachel Alexandra goes for historic win against field of males in Woodward Stakes at SaratogaSeptember 4th, 2009 Rachel Alexandra is heavy favorite for WoodwardSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — She keeps winning and keeps beating the boys.
Careless Jewel pulls away down stretch and races to 11-length Alabama Stakes victoryAugust 23rd, 2009 Careless Jewel wins big at Alabama StakesSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Canada-based Careless Jewel opened a clear lead on the stretch turn and drew away to a decisive 11-length victory in the $600,000 Alabama Stakes for 3-year-old fillies Saturday at Saratoga Race Course.
Derby winner Mine That Bird leaves Churchill Downs in Ky. to prepare for Aug. 1 race in W.Va.July 24th, 2009 Derby winner Mine That Bird leaves for W.Va. raceLOUISVILLE, Ky.
Backtalk charges past Flatter Than Me to win Bashford Manor Stakes at Churchill DownsJuly 4th, 2009 Backtalk wins Bashford Manor at Churchill DownsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Backtalk stumbled out of the gate but charged past Flater Than Me and won by a length Saturday in the $110,500 Bashford Manor Stakes for 2-year-olds at Churchill Downs.
Rachel Alexandra works half mile at Churchill Downs in final prep for return in Mother GooseJune 22nd, 2009 Asmussen: Rachel Alexandra 'beautiful' in workoutLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra has put in a final workout before her next start in Saturday's Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Park.
Horses meet happy hour as Churchill Downs hosts first races under the lightsJune 20th, 2009 Racing goes prime time at ChurchillLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Put on the evening gown.
England Saxons handle USA Eagles 56-17 in Churchill CupJune 15th, 2009 Churchill Cup: England handles US rugby teamGLENDALE, Colo. — For a moment, the U.S.
4-year-old Gandolph Finch wins Churchill featureJune 15th, 2009 Gandolph Finch wins Churchill featureLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gandolph Finch took the lead leaving the backstretch to win Sunday's $49,280 Morluc Purse feature race at Churchill Downs by 1¾ lengths.
Kentucky-bred 3-year-old takes Churchill feature by 2½ lengthsJune 12th, 2009 Sunday Sunrise wins Churchill featureLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sunday Sunrise beat Au Moon by 2½ lengths to win the $49,790 feature race for 3-year-olds and up at Churchill Downs on Thursday.
Derby winner Mine That Bird works out with jockey Calvin Borel aboard ahead of BelmontJune 1st, 2009 Mine That Bird works out ahead of BelmontLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird has worked out at Churchill Downs with jockey Calvin Borel back on board ahead of the Belmont Stakes.
Hightap wins Dogwood Stakes over LusterMay 31st, 2009 Hightap wins Churchill featureLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hightap turned back favored Luster to win Saturday's $111,500 Dogwood Stakes feature race for 3-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs.
Rachel Alexandra out for Belmont, clearing way for Borel to return to Mine That BirdMay 30th, 2009 Rachel Alexandra won't run in BelmontLEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont Stakes, opening the way for jockey Calvin Borel to return to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his quest for a personal Triple Crown.
Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra won't run in Belmont; Borel planning to ride Mine That BirdMay 30th, 2009 Preakness champ Rachel Alexandra won't run BelmontLEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont Stakes, opening the way for jockey Calvin Borel to return to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his quest for a personal Triple Crown.
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