When Davy Jones rode a horse at Churchill Downs
The sad news of Davy Jones’ death reminded me of his visit to Churchill Downs in 1994 when he was in town as part of the cast of “Grease.” Jones came out to the track in the morning and engaged in one...
View ArticleChurchill’s long-time track superintendent Lehr retiring after spring meet
Churchill Downs track superintendent Raymond “Butch” Lehr – regarded among the very best in the business – will retire July 1 after the spring meet ends, having spent almost all his 45 ½ years there on...
View ArticleFiftyshadesofgold brings Scharbauer’s silks back into Churchill Downs...
Fiftyshadesofgold romped to an eight-length victory over More Than Beauty in Churchill Downs’ Debutante. Reed Palmer Photography Against the backdrop of Saturday night’s Downs After Dark cowboy theme,...
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