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This past Friday I went back to Churchill Downs. This is my second time at the horse racing track this month to take photos. Hopefully I learned a few things on my first day http://forums.dpreview.com/... .../readflat.asp?forum=1036&thread=28175787 and this time my photos might be a little better. The photos were all taken with the K20D and with either the DA*50-135 or with the DA*300....

The remains of Eight Belles have been buried at Churchill Downs. A wooden box containing the filly's remains was buried at the Kentucky Derby Museum during a quiet ceremony Monday. Link To Original Article

Both are by far the most iconic raceways in their respective sports: Churchill Down's Twin Spires are the symbol of horse racing, the Brickyard's Pagoda and two sided grandstands are the ulitimate icon of motor racing. Both are also very historic, CD being built in 1875 and The Brickyard being built in 1909. Both are also located in working class areas exactly 3 miles from downtown Which ...

There are many great venues around the country and the world. SI writers have their faves. For Tim Layden, it's the Kentucky Derby's home: Churchill Downs. More...

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These so called 'executives' ( more like car wash attendants) that Duchossois assembled to up the bottom line sure has come as an expense to the entire horse racing industry. Dick duchossois has never been a significant figure in horse racing. These lackeys must have been motivated by the prospects of stock options to do what they have done. But now the Churchill downs name brand is ...

I realize this is 2 weeks old and I apologize if this has already been posted here, but I just happened upon it and thought others might like it too. August 3, 2008 Jersey These Two Lanes Will Take Us Anywhere By KEVIN COYNE http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/08/03/nyregion/nyre gionspecial2/03colnj.html East Rutherford FIFTY THOUSAND guests were gathered at a ...

Originally posted as a satircal commentary to what the DNC did to HClinton. I brought it back because I justt couldn't resist.   Favored Big Brown wins tragic Kentucky Derby Winner surges from 20 post; filly Eight Belles is 2nd but is fatally injured The Associated Press   updated 10:25 a.m. ET, Mon., May. 5, 2008 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Big Brown was pulling away from the field...

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http://news.bloodhorse.com/article/46861.htm Quote: Officials with Breeders’ Cup and Churchill Downs aren’t ready to confirm the 2010 World Championships will be held at the Kentucky racetrack. Daily Racing Form reported Sept. 1 that Charlie Hayward, president and chief executive officer of the New York Racing Association, said he was told by Breeders’ ...

As a Packer fan, I'd like to go to Lambeau one day.  Here's my list 1) Lambeau 2) Churchill Downs - KY Derby 3) Rose bowl.