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Churchill Downs will host its final “Downs After Dark Presented by Stella Artois & Finlandia Vodka” of the Spring Meet on Friday night. Themed as “Rockin’ in the USA,” guests are encouraged to dress in a mix of denim and Americana for a night deemed ‘A Tribute to Rock and Roll” with a performance in the Plaza by the popular Juice Box Heroes. The final “Downs After Dark” also includes the popular text-to-win sweepstakes “Bet or No Bet,” sponsored by Thorntons. Four lucky on-track patrons will face a tough decision on Races 6-9: to place a $1,000 win bet on a horse in the upcoming race or take a $100 Thorntons’ gift card.

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Sullivan · Obviously, the closest he gets to Rome is a Caesar Salad · 3135 days ago
amino998 · Mizdirection??? · 3135 days ago

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Downs After Dark Events at Churchill: "Friday night’s theme for the next Downs After Dark Presented by Stella Artois and Finlandia Vodka is 'Summer Luau' where patrons are encouraged to wear casual Hawaiian-style prints. Admission gates will open each day at 4 p.m. and the first of 10 races will begin at 6 p.m. The final live race will be 10:57 p.m. The theme for the final Downs After Dark of the Spring Meet on Friday, June 27 is 'Rockin’ in the USA,' a pre-Fourth of July holiday celebration with denim, Americana and lots of red, white and blue."

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Alright, my stakes picks for Saturday, Matt Winn: Almost Famous, Fleur De Lis: Flashy American, Regret: Share the Sugar, Stephen Foster: Revolutionary, what do you guys think

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cleclair1994 · Ulanbator, On Fire Baby, Departing, A Little Bit Sassy · 3148 days ago

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Hey guys, I'm back from my week long vacation, and now I'm ready to talk horses again, stay tuned as I will be giving my picks for stakes races from CD,SA, and the entire card for monmouth park for Sunday, since I will be going to that track, it's good to be back

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Jbyrnes1 · Ok I lied, I'm going to Monmouth next weekend, not this Sunday · 3149 days ago
Jbyrnes1 · Not going to monmouth · 3149 days ago

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From Churchill: "June 13 marks the final edition of Friday Happy Hour at Churchill Downs, featuring live music and drink specials in the Plaza. Live music will be performed by Willow Creek and $2 Bud Lights and $3 Stella Artois will be available in the Plaza from 3-7 p.m. In addition to traditional grilled food items (burgers, hot dogs, brats) there will be a different specialty food item offered each week in the Plaza and guests also can register for box seats for the 2015 Kentucky Derby and Oaks."

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Eventer1999 · "Happy" and "Churchill" have come to contradict each other. · 3154 days ago

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Going with scatman in G3 Aristides

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I always get a "Giggles" (as Mary says ) when i read the HRN faithful worry about the good of the game and its preservation. I laugh because it is evident that The racetrack management or even the horsemen in this case do not share your concerns. Today is a holiday ,based on the promotions that Churchill ran over the past week,i am sure they expected a good crowd today. Take a look at the 1rst race,to begin with it was only a 6 horse field(absolutely embarrasing). To add flavor to the mix,it was scratched down to a 2 horse field. This is definately fitting to the Abbott and Costello skit with 1 horse in the race.The one where the track announcers call began with "They are off in a bunch". Maybe CD does not really care,i am sure they have many other promotional goodies for all in attendance today. Everything but the main thing,Big fields to wager on. Sadly this is almost the norm Nationwide. I am not sure as to the scratches,and i am not criticizing the horsemen when they scratch. I am sure they are justified. Just don't want your cake and eat it to. This is a 5 Grand bottom of the barrel claimer. They are offering a purse of $17.000. The winners share is in the neighberhood of 10 Grand. Enough to cover expenses for 3 to 4 months,yet they can only get 6 to run and 4 of these guys want no part of the tracks generosity. To conclude,there are actually people who follow as fans that actually lose sleep over this.

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So I'm passing through Louisville tomorrow and thinking about stopping in for a few races at Churchill. Unfortunately, the card features a bunch of 5 and 6 horse fields. Pick 4s last week on similar cars paid less than 20.00. Can someone think of a good reason to stop?

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jvickers · similar cards · 3180 days ago

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I am very surprised that nobody has mentioned him yet. His name is Masochistic , to the Cal Bred haters he may be your next nightmare. Excluding the quality of the race,this guy in todays 3rd race was probably the 2nd most impressive winner on the card. Victor Espinoza had the honor of riding them both. If you did not see the race,please go back to the replay of the race. Amino,something tells me that the bidding may start at 2 million.

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Trying to increase my bankroll for the derby any good picks for the first 5 races at Churchill?

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Sullivan · Tapicat is an undeserving price in the first graded stakes · 3190 days ago

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Let the fun begin! picks for race 5 = 3/6/5

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striped mentality · Well, got the 5/6 I give up hope for UB · 3191 days ago
striped mentality · got the 6/5 I give up hope for UB · 3191 days ago

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This is just wrong on many levels--Get yur act together Churchill-- http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/84712/turcotte-issues-statement-against-churchill

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travel_vic · he visited us here in Toronto last August to be on hand when Secretariat was inducted to our Hall of Fame. Nic fellow · 3191 days ago
EP Taylor · Vic- How does the Northern Dancer exhibit look at the Hall of Fame? I read they set up a temporary exhibit until the Queen's plate? · 3191 days ago

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Dang...owners can't get in on Oaks/Derby day? http://foxhillfarmstable.com/2014/04/28/churchill-made-an-irresponsible-mistake/

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travel_vic · CD posted their earnings this year and commented that it was the very first time they made more from the OTHER gaming investments than the horse realted ones. Tell you much about them???? · 3194 days ago
Sullivan · More importantly, look at the odds that will come out on Mylute with Normandy Invasion in as well!! · 3194 days ago

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Scary event this moment as a loose horse caused some damage. Amazing the filly came out of it with minor injury: http://www.courier-journal.com/videos/sports/horses/triple/derby/2014/04/24/8090821/

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yukichan · Evidently the filly just needed antibiotics .... amazing she didn't break anything considering she stradled the rail anf then somersaulted over... · 3198 days ago
travel_vic · why oh why do nuts overuse antibiotics without EVEN KNOWING the pathogen they are trying to eradicate? No wonder they don't work any longer. Fleming predicted this. · 3198 days ago

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Whats everyones Top 3 Derby horses, the 3 your most high on winning it? Mine are California Chrome, Wicked Strong, Danza

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RichChatter · Well, my favorite 3 year olds still on the scene are California Chrome, Samraat and Wildcat Red. Obviously I am doubting all 3 will be around in the end because unfortunately if there is a duel they could all kill each other in a game of speed. Honestly, though, if all goes well and CC turns out to truly be the freak I believe him to be, there will be no beating him. But I'm saying if he doesn't show up I'd love for one of the other two to get it done. · 3206 days ago
EP Taylor · I really wanted to hear the MiG's take on the Arkansas derby,but he was a no show this week on the racing report. · 3206 days ago

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Coolest Guy Ever Arrested For Doing Donuts At Churchill Downs http://deadspin.com/coolest-guy-ever-arrested-for-doing-donuts-at-churchill-1557307054

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The slob MBA's have scored antother victory in the casino overthrow of racing as we know it. The local Louisville newspaper knows the score. http://www.kentucky.com/2014/03/11/3132822/keren-henderson-churchill-downs.html

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travel_vic · further quote: It's widely reported by the horse industry that when slot machines are introduced at a racetrack, track betting decreases 20 to 40 percent, and in some cases as much as 80 percent. Repeatedly pushing buttons is much easier than studying the field, and slot machine payouts are significantly higher. · 3242 days ago
tmallios1 · Then why doesn't the racing industry get up off of their FAT CAT ASSES and establish either machines or through the tellers for a quick pick type exotic wager similar to the Lotto systems.I am sure that they can program it easily. If people want to sit down and press buttons.Give them what they want. This would be more of a lure.Once they find out what they can possibly win if their number comes in. But that is thinking in logical terms.These novices would rather give out Baseball hats or T- Shirts. · 3242 days ago

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So glad to hear Larry Collmus is the new official track announcer at Churchill Downs! He did such a great job with the Triple Crown and he's way better than Mark Johnson!

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Sullivan · During the summer meet? · 3269 days ago
EP Taylor · I believe I read that he will do the winter meet at GP and then Churchill, but no news on the GP summer meet. · 3268 days ago

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So glad to hear Larry Collmus is the new official track announcer at Churchill Downs! He did such a great job with the Triple Crown and he's way better than Mark Johnson!

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A reminder: Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager will be held Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Saturday, Nov. 30. The 23 individual wagering interests will be announced Monday (Nov. 25). The pool will open Nov. 27 at noon and close Nov. 30 prior to post time for either the Remsen at Aqueduct or Kentucky Jockey Club, whichever comes first.

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CauseForConcern · To be honest, mdracing69, to have the ability(or luck) to pick the eventual Ky Derby winner, some five months in advance of the race, whomever picks the horse(as long as it's not the Field) will realize after it's said and done, that the odds just weren't in line with all the obstacles they overcame in five months. Having played Future Books in the past, they are not really worth it. I knew someone who had $200 on A.P. Indy at 12-1 in Vegas futures, and he scratched out the morning of the Derby. Tough pill they had swallowing that one. · 3354 days ago

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