Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs Suspends Racing After 12 Horse Deaths

“What has happened at our track is deeply upsetting and absolutely unacceptable,” the track's CEO admitted.
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Horse Dies At Churchill Downs, 8th Recent Fatality At Home Of Kentucky Derby

A horse has died after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
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Churchill Downs Investigating 4 Horse Deaths Ahead Of Kentucky Derby

The racetrack called the deaths “highly unusual” and “completely unacceptable.”
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Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit Fails 2nd Drug Test; Veteran Trainer Suspended

Churchill Downs has suspended trainer Bob Baffert for two years after Medina Spirit again tested positive for the steroid betamethasone.
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Potential Work Stoppage Looms Over Saturday’s Kentucky Derby

Workers at Churchill Downs, horse racing’s most iconic racetrack, say their company is refusing to grant modest raises and pension increases.
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Kentucky Derby Horse Says Neigh To His Bath And Goes Bonkers

The thoroughbred had just finished a fast workout ahead of the May 1 race.
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This Is The Mint Julep Recipe Served At The Kentucky Derby

The executive chef at Churchill Downs explains how he and his team make juleps for the 400,000 people who come through their gates.
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