The iconic twin spires of Churchill Downs Racetrack are more than decoration. They are beacons of history and pride in Kentucky.

Never Say Die, a Kentucky-born colt, won the 1954 Epsom Derby. A bold bet made on his 33-1 odds helped launch Beatlemania.

Reigning Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bill Mott has been named recipient of the 2025 Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year Award, the Louisville-based Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners (KTO) announced ...

When you think about the 1973 Kentucky Derby, two names probably spring to mind: Secretariat and Sham. Sham moved into the lead on the far turn with Secretariat following on the outside, the two ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky Derby-winning jockey appears to be on the mend after a scary fall at Churchill Downs led to serious injuries. Brian Hernandez Jr. posted an official update from his X ...

Hernandez is in intensive care after a fall during a race Sunday at Churchill Downs which led to multiple serious injuries.

Winchell Thoroughbreds’ homebred Spice Runner is the early points leader on the 2026 'Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve”' after the Gun Runner colt narrowly won Saturday’s 44th ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky will play under the lights for the first time this season as it welcomes Eastern Michigan to Kroger Field on Saturday night. It will be the third all-time meeting ...

Led by ACC Coach of the Year Dan Fisher, the Panthers own a 6–3 advantage in the all-time series and enter this matchup on a three-match win streak. The last meeting came in the NCAA tournament, where ...

Thursday's DRF Race of the Day is Churchill Downs’ 5th race. Post Time is scheduled for 6:59 p.m. ET. David Aragona and Scott Shapiro analyze the race and share their thoughts. Want to go deeper on ...

• Kentucky starter Zach Calzada left the game late in UK’s 30-23 loss to then-No. 20 Ole Miss last week with a shoulder injury. In Calzada’s absence, redshirt freshman Cutter Boley, the former ...

The first points races toward the 2026 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks are set for Saturday. Churchill Downs is offering a new Late Pick 3 wager during the September Meet. Churchill Downs’ 13 th ...