Churchill Downs Stakes

Flagstaff Prevails in Tight Finish to Win Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, KY – Flagstaff re-emerged from the middle of a tight pack in the final yards to win the 86th running of the $500,000 Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) presented by Ford for 4-year-olds and up by…

Race Previews

Champion Sprinter Whitmore Looms Large Over Churchill Downs Field

LOUISVILLE, KY – Robert LaPenta, trainer Ron Moquett, and Head of Plains Partners’ Eclipse Award winner Whitmore looms large in a field of 13 for the 86th running of the $500,000 Churchill Downs presented by Ford (G1). The 7-furlong main track test goes as the 10th race Saturday with a 4:31 PM post time. Whitmore, winner of… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: History at Churchill Downs

It will forever be known as the Kentucky Derby (G1) that turned the horse racing world upside-down. There are still many people voicing their opinion on various social media outlets today, while the debate rages on with each passing hour. However, did the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner even make our… Read More

Race Recaps

Mighty Mitole Champions Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, KY – William and Corinne Heiligbrodt’s Mitole uncharacteristically pressed the early pace, rather than set it, but it proved to be the right decision after he drew off impressively to champion Saturday’s Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) Presented by Twinspires.com. Breaking from post 8 as the 2/1 favorite under Ricardo Santana, Jr., Mitole… Read More

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Race Recaps

Limousine Liberal Repeats in G2 Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, KY – In a repeat of last year’s edition, Katherine Ball’s homebred Limousine Liberal edged his foes at the wire to take Saturday’s Grade 2, $500,000 Churchill Downs Stakes presented by Twinspires.com at Churchill Downs. Off well under Jose Ortiz from near the outside, Limousine Liberal ran quickly to move down and… Read More