136 Days!1883-Leonatus 1883 was the first year that Churchill Downs was used to landmark the track, as the Louisville Commercial, a local newspaper, would label it as such when writing about the meet.
137 Days! 1882 Apollo was the only horse to win without racing at two, until Justify came along in 2018. It was so significant, that through the years it became known as “Apollo’s Curse”.
1880's winner was Fonso, the second of the winner's bred by A.J. Alexander. Fonso's dam, Weatherwitch, was the grand dam of Hindoo, who won the 1881 Kentucky Derby.
This annual activity is one the volunteers love and work hard to reach the 50 hour requirement for an invitation to Churchill Downs Day at the Races on 6th floor Millionaire’s Row.
The Kentucky Derby Museum is very proud of their current resident Thoroughbred, Twinspired, for being ranked 44th of the top 100 2017 Leading First Crop Sires.
As August 21st nears, everyone is buzzing about the upcoming Solar Eclipse!
What’s derby week like in the education department? A lot of miles.
With 30 days until Derby, why not expand your Kentucky Derby knowledge!
