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Color and concrete: Derby horticulture team brings ‘southern feel’ to Churchill Downs
Throughout the year, a team of just 10 horticulturist decorate and maintain the expansive grounds of Churchill Downs.
'Everything changes': How residents near Churchill Downs are keeping the Derby hustle alive
Changes at Churchill Downs over the years are making it harder for residents in surrounding neighborhoods to capitalize on long-standing side hustles.
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Kentucky Derby hats tradition, explained: Complete Churchill Downs fashion guide, from fascinators to DIY
Anyone tuning into the Kentucky Derby each May sees not only plenty of horses, but plenty of hats. The fashion at Churchill ...
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Churchill Downs’ outriders serve as lifeguards every day the track is open
When horses take to the trach at Churchill Downs, there's one special crew making sure both animal and rider stay safe.
UofL nursing clinic celebrates 20 years of serving Churchill Downs backside workers
The Kentucky Racing Health Services Center opened in 2005 and provides low-cost health care to backside workers at Churchill ...
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Baffert Returns to Churchill Downs and NBC’s Derby Coverage
This year marks NBC’s 25th production of the Kentucky Derby and the first Run for the Roses since 2021 for polarizing trainer ...
What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs
“Horses are great athletes because they can deliver a lot of oxygen to their muscles – way more than an elite human can —and ...
The twin spires turn 130 this year at Churchill Downs. But were they an afterthought?
The iconic twin spires of Churchill Downs Racetrack are more than decoration. They are beacons of history and pride in Kentucky.