Tag: Churchill Downs
Derby 139 Belongs to Shug McGaughey – And More
As the realization of a lifelong dream unfolded before him on a soggy first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs, Claude Ray “Shug” McGaughey was not watching from a warm and cozy spot on Millionaires Row, over even one of the Churchill Downs boxes in Section 318 where the connections of Kentucky Derby runners spend some of the most anxious two-minute increments of their lives.
Derby Wrap-Up
Is there a much-needed Triple Crown in Orb? For the sake of Thoroughbred racing, let us hope so.
Derby Day At Churchill Downs
The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby was held May 4. Veteran photographer John Harralson provides coverage of various Derby festivities which led up to and followed the fastest two minutes in sports.
Opening Night At Churchill Downs
A week before the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs celebrated Opening Night Presented by Stella Artois and Finlandia Vodka on April 27.
A Peek Inside Churchill Downs’ Palatial Project – The Mansion
Churchill Downs has gone through many transformations over the years, and this weekend they plan to unveil their latest makeover: The Mansion.
Oaks Fillies Deserve Spotlight Of Their Own
Most of the words found in this space in recent months have been devoted to the horses that will likely find their way into the Churchill Downs starting gate to compete in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on May 4.
Fabulous Fashions: Supporting Women In Need
When Dana Johnson decided to take on the role of chairperson for the first annual Gals & Guys Hats & Ties event on Thursday, March 21 at Churchill Downs, she knew she was one step ahead of the game with access to the perfect venue to host just about any event.
New Faces Add Sizzle To Wide-Open Derby Futures
The bet that allows one to wager on a potential Kentucky Derby contender weeks in advance of the 2013 Run for the Roses opens the first of its three betting pools on Friday at Churchill Downs and across North America, and the best guess on the early favorite for America’s greatest race is not a major surprise.
2012 In The Rear-View Mirror
As we recover from the holidays and the celebration of your choice to ring in the New Year, it should be noted that all Thoroughbreds celebrated a universal birthday for racing purposes on Jan. 1.
