Stakes Races
Thorpedo Anna on the Comeback Trail in Fleur de Lis
The Grade 2 Fleur de Lis Stakes at Churchill Downs is set to be a thrilling contest on Saturday, June 28, 2025, with a purse of $500,000 up for grabs. The 1 1/8-mile race for […]
Brian Hernandez Jr
Graded Stakes
Utah Beach Conquers Louisville Stakes with Powerful Late Rally
Utah Beach, a five-year-old gelding by English Channel, demonstrated his staying power and a potent late kick to win the Grade 3 Louisville Stakes under the lights at Churchill Downs. Trained by Ignacio “Nacho” Correas […]
Graded Stakes
Fast Fillies Face Off: A Look at the Mamzelle Stakes Contenders
The echoes of the Kentucky Derby still resonate through Churchill Downs, but the focus swiftly turns to the future as racing fans eagerly await Saturday’s running of the 2025 Grade 3 Mamzelle Stakes. This five-and-a-half-furlong […]
Graded Stakes
Raging Sea Conquers La Troienne as Champion Thorpedo Anna Falters
In a stunning turn of events at Churchill Downs, Raging Sea delivered a powerful stretch run to capture the Grade 1, $1 million La Troienne Stakes on May 2, 2025, while reigning Horse of the […]