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Wincze: Jockeys’ Guild, CDI reach agreement
The Jockeys’ Guild and Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) have reached a multi-year agreement to support the Guild and its member jockeys, according to a release. While terms of the agreement…
January 23 2012, 7:19am | Visit source ›
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Hansen's rise a boon to Churchill worker
Right around Kentucky Derby time, the dam of Hansen will give birth in Southern Indiana, 30 miles from Churchill Downs. The resulting half-brother or half-sister of the unbeaten Breeders’ Cup…
January 5 2012, 5:29am | Visit source ›
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It's time for Churchill Downs Inc. to settle dispute with Jockeys' Guild
It appears that Churchill Downs Inc. and the Jockeys’ Guild are moving toward resolving their dispute about whether Churchill tracks, including the Fair Grounds, should make contributions to the Guild…
December 23 2011, 1:35pm | Visit source ›
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Jockeys' Guild to CDI: Agree to talk, and we'll open our books
The back and forth continued Wednesday between the Jockeys' Guild and Churchill Downs Inc. over a payment agreement set to…
December 7 2011, 10:09am | Visit source ›
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Last summer at Saratoga, a turf writing veteran – male – called me over to a TV in the press…
December 7 2011, 6:30am | Visit source ›
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Jockeys' Guild's support feeling the pinch
The Jockeys’ Guild has pulled out all the stops over the last few months to draw attention to the decision by Churchill Downs Inc. to allow a contract providing $330,000…
December 2 2011, 7:46am | Visit source ›
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Henderson: Churchill Downs Inc, TOC & Others are Making a Big Mistake
Industry watcher and gambling expert Hartley Henderson wrote a hard-hitting article this week about (primarily) horse racing. In the article…
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Horseplayers Association of North AmericaNovember 29 2011, 6:43am | Visit source ›
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Weekend Review: Leftover Turkey, Stuffing, and Pumpkin Pie Edition
I spent most of the day Friday watching horse racing and college football, so I was able to catch the very nice win by Wise Dan in the Clark at…
November 28 2011, 2:09pm | Visit source ›
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The last whirlwind weekend of racing for 2011 leaves the impression that 2012 might be a very enjoyable year.
November 28 2011, 6:47am | Visit source ›
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2-year-olds to Watch: Stars of Tomorrow photo album
On Fire Baby with Joe Johnson for trainer Gary Hartlage wins the Golden Rod. She's now 3 for 3 on…
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Post Race Analysis: The Clark Handicap Grade 1
The reason I perform post race analysis is to learn what I did right and wrong. A successful bet is…
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The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and HijinksNovember 26 2011, 9:00am | Visit source ›
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Churchill Friday [Updated - + Aqueduct]
I read someone write somewhere that a win by Ruler On Ice (4-1) in the Clark on Friday would put…
November 25 2011, 6:27am | Visit source ›
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The Nomination Is In: The Grade 1 Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs
Baseball fans get all misty eyed talking about Wrigley Field and Fenway Park, and as a hockey fan, I was…
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The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and HijinksNovember 25 2011, 3:36am | Visit source ›
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Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr. or “Lutie,” was the primary person responsible for building America’s most famous racetrack, Churchill Downs. He was the grandson of the famous adventurer General William Clark…
November 24 2011, 5:14pm | Visit source ›
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I read someone write somewhere that a win by Ruler On Ice (4-1) in the Clark on Friday would put…
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Post Race Analysis; The G3 River City Handicap and G1 Hollywood Turf Cup
Blues Street with Albarado, up, comes streaking home in the River City Handicap, a key race in a pleasing day…
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The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and HijinksNovember 20 2011, 7:48am | Visit source ›
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Weekend Handicapping: Tajaaweed poised to take the River City today at Churchill
For this Weekend Handicapping, I’m going to take us back to Churchill Downs. There is an interesting turf race today,…
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Horseplayers Association of North AmericaNovember 19 2011, 6:20am | Visit source ›
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The Nominations Are In: The Grade 1 Hollywood Turf Cup and the Grade 3 River City Handicap
Handsome Sanagas, winner of the Grade 3 Sycamore at KEE last time out. With his late moves, the five year…
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The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and HijinksNovember 18 2011, 9:10pm | Visit source ›
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Downs After Dark returns, continues to evolve
By Jessie Oswald Churchill Downs’ “Downs After Dark” is designed to incorporate nightlife, racing, and dancing as evening falls upon…
November 18 2011, 4:37am | Visit source ›
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Post Race Analysis; The Churchill Downs Late P3
Getting back to work after the Breeders' Cup as a handicapper, the easiest thing for me to do is to…
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The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and HijinksNovember 12 2011, 7:17pm | Visit source ›
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Ever So Lucky – Ever So Impressive
A flashy juvenile son of Indian Charlie rolls down the Churchill Downs stretch in seemingly effortless fashion. Either I have…
November 12 2011, 1:39am | Visit source ›
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The Nomination Is In: The Late P3 at Churchill Downs including The Mrs. Revere Grade 2
This picture sums up my 2010-2011 Breeders' Cup experience at Churchill Downs over the past two years; it blew by.…
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The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and HijinksNovember 11 2011, 6:36pm | Visit source ›
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Mott's stakes streak grows, Deluxe captures Churchill Downs feature
Let there be no doubt — Mott is hot at Churchill Downs. Trainer Bill Mott, who this weekend became just the second trainer in Breeders’ Cup history to win the…
November 7 2011, 10:34am | Visit source ›
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That's Royal Bonnie, a 2-year old filly owned by Bona Ventures Stables, in the winner's circle after breaking her maiden…
November 3 2011, 5:09am | Visit source ›
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On Fire baby lights up pocahontas for sire and dam
By a champion sprinter in Smoke Glacken and out of a mare who now has produced three stakes winners, On…
October 31 2011, 1:42pm | Visit source ›
