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While Devil Diver may have finished behind stablemate Shut Out in the 1942 Kentucky Derby, this Greentree-bred made his name in the handicap division, turning his losing shot under the Twin Spires ...
Churchill Downs Inc. reported a record breaking second quarter, along with the news that the 2026 Kentucky Oaks post time ...
The Kentucky Oaks will make its prime-time debut in 2026. When will post be? How will the card be impacted? Will the Derby ...
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By moving the Kentucky Oaks to prime time, we’re giving one of horse racing’s most treasured traditions the national stage it deserves.” ...
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Coming off the Kentucky Derby, the Louisville-based company pulled ... and our wagering services and solutions segments." This year's Run for the Roses drew in the highest ever average viewership with ...
The 151 st Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2025, was the most-watched “Run for the Roses” since 1989, with the audience peaking at 21.8 million viewers on NBC and Peacock as Sovereignty ran to victory. In ...
"Positioning the Oaks in prime time also creates a compelling lead-in to the Kentucky Derby, further amplifying awareness ... 21.8 million from 7 to 7:15 p.m. That was the largest Run for the Roses ...
The 151 st Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2025, was the most-watched “Run for the Roses” since 1989, with the audience peaking at 21.8 million viewers on NBC and Peacock as Sovereignty ran to victory.
2026 Kentucky Oaks will be presented in primetime for the first time ever Churchill Downs and NBC Sports announced that coverage will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, May 1, 2026 on NBC and Peacock.