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ADW Companies Stop Taking Wagers in Illinois

At least two of the four companies conducting advance deposit wagering in Illinois are shutting down operations for Illinois residents because that form of wagering is now illegal in the Land of Lincoln.

 Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Lea Commands Commonwealth Turf

Lea Commands Commonwealth Turf

Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider's homebred Lea didn't disappoint as the favorite in the Commonwealth Turf Stakes (gr. IIIT) Nov. 17 at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, November 17, 2012
CHRB Committee Mulls Exchange Wagering

CHRB Committee Mulls Exchange Wagering

Exchange wagering may move one step closer to reality after a California Horse Racing Board committee considers rules and enforcement issues surrounding the new betting system.

 Monday, January 30, 2012
THS: Peter Pan Stakes 2011

THS: Peter Pan Stakes 2011

Jason, Tom and Evan from Twinspires.com reflect on the Kentucky Derby and handicap the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park.

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 Thursday, May 12, 2011
Yum! Brands to Sponsor Derby Thru 2015

Yum! Brands to Sponsor Derby Thru 2015

Churchill Downs, Yum! Brands announce deal Jan. 13 to extend the sponsorship agreement for five years.

 Thursday, January 13, 2011
It's Official: Churchill to Host BC 2011

It's Official: Churchill to Host BC 2011

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear makes announcement at Churchill Downs that the 2011 Breeders' Cup will be run under the Twin Spires for the first time in consecutive years.

 Friday, June 11, 2010
Night Racing at Churchill a Big Success

Night Racing at Churchill a Big Success

For the first time in its 135-year history, Churchill Downs raced under the lights June 19. And based on the turnout, the experiment was an overwhelming success.

 Saturday, June 20, 2009
Arkansas Derby Runners Prep at Churchill

Arkansas Derby Runners Prep at Churchill

Dogwood Stable's Blackberry Road, runner-up in the Kentucky Jockey Club (gr. II), and WinStar Derby winner Liberty Bull prepped for scheduled runs in next week's $1-million Arkansas Derby (gr. II) with workouts in the mud April 5 at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, April 05, 2008
Churchill Downs Unveils Kentucky Derby Logo

Churchill Downs Unveils Kentucky Derby Logo

The official event logo for the 134th Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) has been released by Churchill Downs.

 Friday, November 02, 2007

Sunday Morning Line: Start Me Up

The weather today in Louisville couldn't be better. A good-sized crowd has amassed under the Twin Spires.

 Sunday, April 29, 2007

Kentucky Derby Gets Taste of Sponsorship in Deal With Yum! Brands

Churchill Downs announced Wednesday that Yum! Brands, the world's largest restaurant company and parent of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, will become the first-ever presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).

 Wednesday, February 01, 2006

World Record Gross Soars to $324.9 Million as Keeneland September Sale Ends

Hitting the wire Monday after its longest ever run, the Keeneland September yearling sale upped its world record gross for a Thoroughbred auction to $324,904,300.

 Tuesday, September 28, 2004

Churchill Unveils Kentucky Derby 130 Logo

The world famous Twin Spires, traditional Derby roses, and a horse and rider in full flight are among the key design elements of Churchill Downs' official logo for the 130th running of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) on May 1, 2004.

 Wednesday, October 08, 2003

Here and There

News and notes from around the Thoroughbred industry...

 Tuesday, September 10, 2002