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Churchill Downs president on steps taken to improve safety of horses, riders
CBS News via Yahoo Sports· 14 hours agoAn official at the home of the Kentucky Derby calls an independent investigation into horse racing...
The history and spectacle of the Kentucky Derby
CBS News via Yahoo Sports· 13 hours agoLast year a dozen horses went down during training in the weeks surrounding the race. An independent investigation cleared Churchill Downs of any fault...
Some of 2024’s best horses will miss the Derby as Churchill’s feud with Baffert lingers
Lexington Herald-Leader McClatchy via AOL· 4 days agoThis year’s historic 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby won’t include any horses trained by Bob...
Despite problematic post positions, this Kentucky Derby could be a two-horse race
Lexington Herald-Leader McClatchy via AOL· 13 hours agoSo we’re not breaking into that funny turn and that will help, too. I don’t think it’s the kiss of ...
Joseph Returns to KY Derby After CDI's '23 Suspension
Bloodhorse· 1 day agoAfter being indefinitely suspended by Churchill Downs Inc. last May after two of his horses died...
Churchill Downs releases safety measures ahead of Kentucky Derby; Here's what's new
WHAS TV11 Louisville· 2 days agoSeveral of the new rules and procedures Churchill Downs released on Friday include changes to...
From Majesty to Frailty: Why Are So Many Horses Breaking Down?
New York Times· 3 days agoOur new documentary explores the underbelly of horse racing — and the systemic issues that have...
Safety improvements discussed ahead of Kentucky Derby 150
WHAS TV11 Louisville· 5 days agoBefore Churchill Downs marks the monumental milestone of Kentucky Derby 150, horse racing will...
Brown: New FX, New York Times documentary sheds light on drug use in horse racing
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoThat, in turn, puts horses at greater risk for catastrophic injuries. The documentary also highlights last year’s death of Havnameltdown, a Bob Baffert-trained horse ...
D'Amato Shaking the Turf Trainer Label With Stronghold
Bloodhorse· 3 days agoLong known for his skill in training turf horses, Phil D'Amato is making the most of an opportunity...