2+ hour, 13+ min ago  (122+ words) Gene Mc Lean began his professional career in 1977 as a sportswriter and columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader in Lexington, Ky. , and was recognized as one of the state's best writers, winning the prestigious "Sportswriter of the Year" honor in 1985. Now…...

9+ hour, 57+ min ago  (346+ words) From the Churchill Downs Media Team / Darren Rogers: CHURCHILL DOWNS FRIDAY WORK TAB INCLUDES SEVERAL POSSIBLE RUNNERS FOR STEPHEN FOSTER DAY LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, June 19, 2026) " Several horses nominated to stakes races on next Saturday's Stephen Foster Day program continued their…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (751+ words) From the National HBPA / Jennie Rees: 2025 Claiming Crown Horse of the Year: Concrete Glory "This horse keeps me alive," says cancer-survivor Big Frank LEXINGTON, Ky. (Thursday, June 18, 2026) " Big Frank can put a ring around another accomplishment for Concrete Glory. The…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (85+ words) From the Churchill Downs" Media Team / Darren Rogers: CHURCHILL DOWNS SEPTEMBER, FALL MEET TICKETS NOW ON SALE " The 14-date September Meet is scheduled for Sept. 10-27 and the 24-day Fall Meet, which includes the popular Thanksgiving holiday weekend, will cover Oct....

3+ day, 52+ min ago  (115+ words) Gene Mc Lean began his professional career in 1977 as a sportswriter and columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader in Lexington, Ky. , and was recognized as one of the state's best writers, winning the prestigious "Sportswriter of the Year" honor in 1985. Now…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (254+ words) When I looked down at the past performances, I noted that jockey deluxe " Mario Gutierrez " had a mount in the 5th race " a 1-mile claiming event over the plush, beautiful green, green grass of home. I have always admired the riding…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (1064+ words) From the Santa Anita Media Team / Victor Ryan: DAYTONA 1-2 FINISHERS FREEDOM'S NOT FREE, SUMTER EYE WICKERR After running one-two in a thrilling edition of the GIII Daytona Stakes Saturday, winner Freedom's Not Free and runner-up Sumter were both doing well…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (395+ words) From the Churchill Downs Media Team / Darren Rogers: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, June 14, 2026) " Grade I winner Burnham Square returned to Skylight Training Center in nearby Goshen, Ky. on Sunday following his hard-fought victory in Saturday's $217, 500 Chorleywood Stakes (Listed) at Churchill Downs…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (326+ words) From the Churchill Downs Media Team / Darren Rogers: LA RASCASSE MAKES IMPRESSIVE STAKES DEBUT IN $175, 000 MONOMOY GIRL " Making her stakes debut after a debut maiden win over seven furlongs at Keeneland in April, La Rascasse remained unbeaten in two starts…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (140+ words) Gene Mc Lean began his professional career in 1977 as a sportswriter and columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader in Lexington, Ky. , and was recognized as one of the state's best writers, winning the prestigious "Sportswriter of the Year" honor in 1985. Now…...