Churchill Downs

In a dramatic finish, Mystik Dan, under the guidance of jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., secured the victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday. What Happened: The race, which took place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, saw Mystik Dan narrowly triumph over Sierra Leone and Forever Young...

On Saturday, Mage won the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The 3-year-old chestnut colt finished the 1.25-mile race in two minutes and 1.57 seconds, according to Reuters. Mage reportedly sped up during the last stretch to take the lead and eventually cross...

One of the biggest upset stories in sports happened over the weekend, and it wasn’t from one of the four major North American sports. Here’s a publicly traded company that could stand to benefit. What Happened: Longshot Rich Strike won the 148th Kentucky Derby Saturday with odds of 80-1...

A leading casino and sports betting company could have a catalyst coming with the launch of an app to wager on horse racing for its existing and future customers. What Happened: Caesars Sportsbook, which is owned by Caesars Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ: CZR) announced Caesars Racebook in...

On Saturday, May 1, the 147th Kentucky Derby will be held, airing live on NBC Sports, owned by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA). Unlike last year’s Kentucky Derby, there will be fans in the stands and infield this year. Could the 2021 Kentucky Derby provide a lift to Churchill Downs Inc (...

All-source wagering — including at-the-track bets and online wagers — was the highest ever for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, as was the betting handle for the entire Derby Day card of races, according to the thoroughbred racing publication The Blood Horse. Country House won the...

Yes, on Saturday, the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place at Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) in where else but Kentucky. As of Friday afternoon, 19 crazy-expensive thoroughbreds will run for a piece of the $2,199,800 purse with the winner going home with $1,439,800. (Not the...