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The twin spires turn 130 this year at Churchill Downs. But were they an afterthought?
The iconic twin spires of Churchill Downs Racetrack are more than decoration. They are beacons of history and pride in ...
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‘Somebody has to do it’: How one of Churchill’s dirtiest jobs is done
On the Churchill Downs backside, a team of unsung heroes keep the stables spick and span and take care of what the horses ...
Kentucky Derby drinks 2025: Mint Julep recipe, instructions, how to make, history at Churchill Downs
The Kentucky Derby is a sporting event immersed in tradition and spirit – so what better way to watch the Run for the Roses ...
'Everything changes': How residents near Churchill Downs are keeping the Derby hustle alive
Changes at Churchill Downs over the years are making it harder for residents in surrounding neighborhoods to capitalize on long-standing side hustles.
Bob Baffert Immediately Trolled Churchill Downs With Conspiracy Theory About Rigged Kentucky Derby Draw
Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby for the first time in three years. The most infamous (and successful) trainer in ...
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UofL nursing clinic celebrates 20 years of serving Churchill Downs backside workers
The Kentucky Racing Health Services Center opened in 2005 and provides low-cost health care to backside workers at Churchill ...
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Churchill Downs’ outriders serve as lifeguards every day the track is open
When horses take to the trach at Churchill Downs, there's one special crew making sure both animal and rider stay safe.