Current Tag: Lukas Classic
Clapton Narrowly Prevails in G2 Lukas Classic
POSTED: September 30, 2023
Clapton (outside) denies Trademark in the Lukas Classic (Coady Photography) Churchill Downs Press Release LOUISVILLE, Ky.— A fast early pace helped set up the closing...
Summers Returns to Churchill Downs in Search of Second Lukas Classic Win
POSTED: September 27, 2023
Clapton makes the grade in the Ghostzapper (G3) April 1 at Gulfstream Park (Coglianese) Churchill Downs Press Release LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Trainer Chad Summers made a...
Unfiltered: Slipping Saddles, Illegal Shoes, Early Retirements & a Lack of Storytelling
POSTED: October 5, 2022
On this episode of Unfiltered, Michael Wilson is joined by videographer and editor Jim Gazzale. The pair discuss the news of the week with Rich...
Hot Rod Charlie Prevails Over Rich Strike in Thrilling Lukas Classic
POSTED: October 1, 2022
LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Saturday’s $500,000 Lukas Classic (GII) at Churchill Downs didn’t deserve a loser. But following a thrilling stretch run in the ninth running of...
KY. Derby Champ Rich Strike Faces Seasoned Vets in GII Lukas Classic
POSTED: September 30, 2022
Art Collector, Hot Rod Charlie, Happy Saver among entries in BC Qualifier LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Top Grade I-winning older horses Art Collector, Hot Rod Charlie and Happy Saver will clash with...
Rich Strike Ready for ‘Game Time’ in G2 Lukas Classic
POSTED: September 29, 2022
LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike is back at Churchill Downs and trainer Eric Reed is hoping his prized colt will notch a third-career...
Kentucky Derby Winner Rich Strike Headlines Saturday's Lukas Classic
POSTED: September 28, 2022
LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Top Grade I-winning older horses Art Collector, Hot Rod Charlie and Happy Saver will clash with Kentucky Derby 148 hero Rich Strike in...
Rich Strike Returns to Churchill Downs for G2 Lukas Classic
POSTED: September 26, 2022
LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike arrived at Churchill Downs late Monday morning for his scheduled appearance in the $500,000 G2 Lukas Classic on...
Knicks Go, Lukas Classic video: Post-win interviews with Rosario, Cox - and Lukas!
POSTED: October 2, 2021
Today's $400,000 Lukas Classic won by Knicks Go: Video is long but it starts with b-roll of race, with interviews (in order) of jockey Joel...