Tag: Churchill Downs
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.
Downs After Dark – The Golden Era
Racing enthusiasts slipped on sparkling flapper frocks and fancy pinstripe suits before heading to Churchill Downs on Nov. 17 to celebrate Downs After Dark – The Golden Era.
Memories Celebrated And Created
The brief Fall Meet at Churchill Downs is frequently most memorable for its hints of racing’s future embodied in the performances of promising and well-bred 2-year-olds, the horses that could step into racing’s brightest spotlights the following spring in the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.
Piecing Together The History Of Derby
Long before the first Saturday in May, the public receives a preview of the upcoming Derby with a highly-anticipated feature depicting the Run for the Roses.
Go Golden At The Racetrack
Slip on a sparkling flapper frock or your fanciest pinstripe suit and head to Churchill Downs to celebrate the Golden Era along with the highly-anticipated return of night racing.
Turf Club Halloween Celebration
The Turf Club at Churchill Downs hosted its annual Halloween Celebration Oct. 28.
Louisville Concours d’Elegance
Many of the most well-known names in the car collector community traveled to Churchill Downs to showcase some of the rarest, most elegant and historic vehicles in the country during the fifth annual Louisville Concours d’Elegance, held Oct. 5-7.
