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Churchill Downs CEO: Track renovation put on pause over tariffs
Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen said nearly $1 billion renovations to the track were put on hold because of complications ...
Sovereignty edges Journalism to win 151st Kentucky Derby at rain-soaked Churchill Downs
Sovereignty won the 151 st Kentucky Derby Saturday at a sloppy Churchill Downs. At 9-1, fourth when the betting windows ...
NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico leaves Kentucky Derby coverage with nut allergy
NBC Sports host Mike Tirico said on social media he was a “late scratch” from Saturday’s 151st Kentucky Derby because of a ...
Kentucky Derby post positions: Most wins from each spot at Churchill Downs starting gate
Which post position has produced the most Kentucky Derby winners? Here's how many past winners came from each post position ...
Filly Good Cheer stays unbeaten, rallying in the mud to win 151st Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Unbeaten filly Good Cheer rallied on the outside through the slop to overtake Tenma by the final furlong ...
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Baffert Returns to Churchill Downs and NBC’s Derby Coverage
This year marks NBC’s 25th production of the Kentucky Derby and the first Run for the Roses since 2021 for polarizing trainer ...
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How long did Bob Baffert suspension last at Churchill Downs? What to know
Last May, NBC Sports announced a partnership with Churchill Downs to present the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032. The extension includes multiplatform rights to the Kentucky ...
Which horse will win the 2025 Kentucky Derby?
Who will win the 2025 Kentucky Derby? NBC News’ Steve Kornacki breaks down the betting odds for the horses racing at ...