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NBC Sports

"Kentucky Derby Overnight Rating on NBC Ties for Best in 21 Years"

By Adam Freifeld | May 9, 2013

NBC Sports' coverage of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, won by Orb, drew a 10.4 overnight rating and a 23 share for the race portion (6-7 p.m. ET), up 16% from the 2012 Kentucky Derby, according to overnight data provided today by The Nielsen Company. The 10.4 overnight rating ties the 2010 race as the best for a Kentucky Derby in 21 years (10.9/29 in 1992). 

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NBC Sports

"16.2 Million Watch Kentucky Derby on NBC"

By | May 7, 2013

NBC Sports' coverage of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby drew 16.2 million viewers, making it the second most-watched Kentucky Derby since 1989. The viewership for the race is up nine percent from last year’s Derby (14.8 million), and up 12 percent from the Derby in 2011 (14.5 million), according to official national data provided today by The Nielsen Company. 

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Churchill Downs®

"Muddy, Memorable Kentucky Derby 139 Ends With Record Derby Week EBITDA"

By Courtney Norris | May 4, 2013

It was a memorable and rainy 139th running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands as 151,616 enthusiastic fans weathered the consistent, heavy rains at Churchill Downs to watch Kentucky-bred Orb cover a sloppy track and win the garland of roses that go to the winner of America’s greatest race.

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NBC Sports

"Kentucky Derby Overnight Rating on NBC Ties for Best in 21 Years"

By Adam Freifeld | May 9, 2013   Read Full Article »

NBC Sports

"16.2 Million Watch Kentucky Derby on NBC"

By | May 7, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Muddy, Memorable Kentucky Derby 139 Ends With Record Derby Week EBITDA"

By Courtney Norris | May 4, 2013   Read Full Article »

BloodHorse.com

"Black Onyx Scratched From Kentucky Derby "

By Frank Angst | May 3, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"The 139th Running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks Attracts Record All-Sources Wagering"

By Courtney Norris | May 3, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Longshot Princess of Sylmar Wins Longines Kentucky Oaks Before Crowd of 113,820"

By John Asher | May 3, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Derby Winners Funny Cide, Mine That Bird Make Rare Joint Appearance Thursday at Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby Museum"

By Press Release | May 1, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Kentucky Oaks Advance: Dreaming of Julia, Champion Beholder Headline Star-Studded Field of 11 for Friday's Longines Kentucky Oaks"

By Press Release | April 30, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Churchill Downs, TwinSpires.com Raise Guaranteed Pick 6 Pools on Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky Derby Days"

By Press Release | April 30, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Eighteen Chefs to Work Their Culinary Magic for Fourth Annual 'Taste of Derby' Presented by Stella Artois on Thursday, May 2"

By Press Release | April 29, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Churchill Downs Announces Longines as Entitlement Partner of Longines Kentucky Oaks 139"

By Press Release | April 29, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks Update "

By Press Release | April 29, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Country Star Martina McBride Will Sing National Anthem at Kentucky Derby 139"

By John Asher | April 26, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks Update"

By Press Release | April 25, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Super Ninety Nine, Den's Legacy Declared from Kentucky Derby"

By Press Release | April 23, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks Update "

By Press Release | April 23, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Churchill Downs Strengthens Security Policies, Expands Screenings For 2013 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks"

By John Asher | April 18, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Safety Concerns Move Churchill Downs to Add Pop Up & Personal Tents to List of Banned Items for Derby, Oaks Carry-In"

By John Asher | April 12, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Dreaming of Julie, Unlimited Budget Arrive at Churchill Downs for Oaks 139"

By Travers Manley | April 9, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Churchill Downs Announces Changes in Derby and Oaks Bus, Taxi Transportation"

By John Asher | April 5, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Louisiana Derby Runner-Up Mylute Arrives at Churchill Downs to Prep for Derby 139"

By | April 2, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Spiral Champ Black Onyx is First Kentucky Derby Contender to Arrive at Churchill Downs"

By | March 27, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Solid Gold Derby 139 Winner's Trophy Arrives Safely At Churchill Downs"

By John Asher | March 25, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Churchill Downs to Launch Free 'Road to the Roses' Online Game"

By John Asher | March 11, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs®

"Champion Wise Dan, Derby Winner Animal Kingdom, 2012 Winner Little Mike, Point of Entry Top Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Nominations"

By John Asher | March 6, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs

"Road to Kentucky Derby' Championship Series Continues With Saturday's Gotham "

By Darren Rogers | February 28, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs

"'Road to Kentucky Derby' Championship Series Begins with Fountain of Youth, Risen Star"

By John Asher | February 21, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs

"Early Nominations to Kentucky Oaks 139, Woodford Reserve Turf Due Saturday"

By John Asher | February 20, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs

"It' 'All Others' Over Pletcher Foursome with One Derby Furutes Day To Go"

By John Asher | February 9, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs

"'All Others' Strong Choice over Shanghai Bobby, Violence In Derby Futures Pool 1"

By John Asher | February 6, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs

"Early Nominations of 3-Year-Old Thoroughbreds to 2013 Triple Crown Series Due Saturday, Jan. 26"

By John Asher | January 23, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs

"139th Kentucky Derby, Oaks Top $7.475 Million Churchill Downs' Spring Stakes Schedule "

By John Asher | January 22, 2013   Read Full Article »

Churchill Downs

"CHURCHILL DOWNS OTB OPERATIONS MOVE TO NEW VENUE, ‘THE PARLAY’, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16"

By John Asher | January 16, 2013   Read Full Article »

Daily Racing Form

"2012 ECLIPSE AWARDS FINALISTS ARE ANNOUNCED"

By The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers And Broadcasters | January 5, 2013   Read Full Article »

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Press Release

"Road to the Kentucky Derby Update FrontRunner Royal Lodge Inaugurate New Road to the Kentucky Derby Series"

By Churchill Downs® Press Release | September 27, 2012   Read Full Article »

Press Release

"Laffit Pincay On Board As Handicapper For Breeders Cup Experiences Program At 2012 World Championships November 2-3"

By Breeders' Cup Experiences and QuintEvents | September 21, 2012   Read Full Article »

Press Release

"Churchill Downs Releases Official Event Logos for 2013 Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks"

By Churchill Downs® Press Release | September 18, 2012   Read Full Article »

The Courier-Journal

"Churchill Downs unveils finish-line 'Mansion' club to top Millionaires Row"

By Reporter Gregory A. Hall | July 31, 2012   Read Full Article »

Press Release

"CHURCHILL DOWNS RACETRACK ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION IN RENOVATIONS HIGHLIGHTED BY LUSH NEW 'MANSION'"

By Churchill Downs® | July 31, 2012   Read Full Article »

Press Release

"MEDIA ALERT: Churchill Downs to Unveil Plans About 'The Mansion' and Other Facility Renovations Tuesday, July 31 at 10:30 a.m."

By Churchill Downs® | July 30, 2012   Read Full Article »

Press Release

"RECORD KENTUCKY DERBY, STRONG NIGHTS, UNUSUAL WEATHER COMBINE FOR MEMORABLE CHURCHILL DOWNS SPRING MEET"

By Churchill Downs® Press Release | July 3, 2012   Read Full Article »

Press Release

"CHURCHILL DOWNS REFINES ‘ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY’"

By Churchill Downs® | June 21, 2012   Read Full Article (PDF) »

The Sports Network

"Cruguet back home at the Derby "

By Steve Griffith | May 4, 2012   Read Full Article (PDF) »

Yahoo! Sports

"Famed Jockey Jean Cruguet Receives a Plaque Commemorating the 35th Anniversary"

By Yahoo! | May 4, 2012   Read Full Article (PDF) »

Press Release

"MARK VALESKI DECLARES FROM DERBY 138"

By Churchill Downs | May 1, 2012   Read Full Article »

Press Release

"GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER MARY J. BLIGE TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT KENTUCKY DERBY 138"

By Churchill Downs® Press Release | April 23, 2012   Read Full Article (PDF) »

Press Release

"CRUGUET MARKS 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF SLEW FEAT AS CELEB HANDICAPPER FOR DERBY EXPERIENCES "

By Churchill Downs® and QuintEvents | April 11, 2012   Read Full Article (PDF) »

Churchill Downs® Press Release

"Kentucky Derby 138 Winner's Trophy Arrives at Churchill Downs®"

By Churchill Downs® Press Release | April 5, 2012   Read Full Article (PDF) »

Churchill Downs® Press Release

"Solid Gold Winner's Trophy for Kentucky Derby 138 Has Arrived at Chuchill Downs®"

By Churchill Downs® Press Release | April 5, 2012   Read Full Article (PDF) »

Churchill Downs Press Release

"Churchill Downs Announces Three New Partnerships for 138th Running of Kentucky Derby"

By Kristin Warfield, Vice President, Partnership Development & Activation | February 15, 2012   Read Full Article (PDF) »

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The Associated Press

"Churchill Releases Logos for Next Derby, Oaks"

By WHAS11 reporter | August 30, 2011   Read Full Article (PDF) »

Business First

"Churchill Downs renews travel partnership with QuintEvents"

By Steve Ivey, Staff Writer | May 6, 2011   Read Full Article (PDF) »

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