Churchill Downs has priced itself right out of the south Louisville neighborhood that surrounds it, and Derby Week is no boon for local businesses.

The gates have opened at the Del Mar Racetrack, marking the official start of the 86th summer racing season. With it comes the annual Hat Contest, among other festivities, which invites attendees from ...

Churchill Downs Inc. reported a record breaking second quarter, along with the news that the 2026 Kentucky Oaks post time will change. What to know.

Churchill Downs Inc. announced the Kentucky Oaks will for the first time ever be presented in prime time on NBC in 2026.

Churchill Downs CEO: “By moving the Kentucky Oaks to prime time, we’re giving one of horse racing’s most treasured traditions the national stage it deserves.” ...

Haskell Stakes 2025 predictions, odds, picks, time: Best bets by racing expert who hit Kentucky Derby Gene Menez, who hammered the Kentucky Derby exacta and trifecta for a $1,045 payout, reveals ...

If you're one of those rare Louisvillians who goes to both races, the alarm clock will feel a little earlier on Derby morning after a night at the track.

Next spring, NBC Sports will showcase the 2026 Kentucky Oaks (G1), the sister race to the Kentucky Derby (G1), during its prime-time evening hours for the first time, Churchill Downs Inc ...