Current Tag: Justify
Opening Day of Keeneland January Sale starts out Strong
POSTED: January 12, 2022
LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 11, 2022) – The Keeneland January Horses of Racing Age Sale got off to a strong start on Tuesday with brisk commerce...
Just Before Dawn, a Weanling Colt by Justify, Sells for $625,000 to Headline Strong Day 2 of Keeneland November Sale
POSTED: November 12, 2021
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Coolmore’s M.V. Magnier spent $625,000 for Just Before Dawn, a weanling colt by undefeated Triple Crown winner Justify who is a half-brother...
Getting to know Bob Baffert
POSTED: May 7, 2021
Bob Baffert sits down with Past the Wire to talk horses, food, movies and more Fresh on the heels of a record unprecedented seventh win...
Making a case for a 50-1 Shot in the Kentucky Derby
POSTED: April 22, 2021
Before getting into this article, I have a confession to make. I have gone to Churchill Downs to watch the Kentucky Derby every year since...
Secretariat Made 7-2 Favorite in Kentucky Derby: Triple Crown Showdown
POSTED: April 29, 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, April 29, 2020) – Secretariat, considered by many as the most talented and iconic Thoroughbred to have raced in America, has been...
NBC to Air Special on American Pharoah on May 2
POSTED: April 28, 2020
With the Kentucky Derby postponed until Sept. 5, NBC Sports presents a special show on NBC at 3 p.m. ET this Saturday, May 2—the traditional...
Triple Crown Champs to Run for Charity, Virtually
POSTED: April 23, 2020
Churchill Downs will Host Nationwide Virtual ‘Kentucky Derby at Home’ Party and Match up to $1 Million in Fan Donations to Celebrate the Traditional Derby...
Kentucky Derby Postponed Until Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020
POSTED: March 17, 2020
The 146th running of The Kentucky Derby will be postponed until the first Saturday in September, according to WDRB News sources. This is the latest...