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Will Kentucky Derby follow Oaks to prime time? 'It's very unlikely.' Here's why
The Kentucky Oaks will make its prime-time debut in 2026. When will post be? How will the card be impacted? Will the Derby ...
Record-setting second quarter, Derby viewership reported by Churchill Downs Inc.
According to its quarterly business results and its earnings call, revenue for the year came from Derby day bets and a number ...
Kentucky Oaks moves to primetime on NBC, Peacock for the first time ever in 2026
NBC Sports will showcase the Kentucky Oaks in primetime for the first time ever in 2026, it was announced today by Churchill ...
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Kentucky Derby’s Lucky Losers: Groovy (1986)
Though Groovy’s turn in the Kentucky Derby may not have been a winning one, once he landed in the barn of the right trainer, this sprinting star became a record-breaker.
Churchill Downs plans changes for 2026 Derby, including more ticket options
As the track’s parent company looks to build on its already profitable streams of revenue, race attendees could see more ticket options next year and newly renovated areas of the horseracing venue, ...
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Kentucky Oaks race being pushed later for first network primetime broadcast
The Longines Kentucky Oaks will be shown on NBC Sports in primetime for the first time ever in 2026, according to a news ...
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West Virginia Derby draws 37 nominations
The winners of prominent stakes in their most recent starts are among the 37 3-year-olds nominated to the $400,000 Grade III ...
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Restaurants call Kentucky Oaks move to primetime 'simply devastating' to local industry
The Kentucky Oaks is getting a much later post time to guarantee a primetime spot on TV. Last year's post was 6:03 p.m., ...
The Kentucky Derby, for one Crossword Clue
Find the answer for The Kentucky Derby, for one from the people who brought you the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
'A slap in the face:' Louisville restaurants react to new Kentucky Oaks post time
Thursday that Kentucky Oaks will, for the first time ever, be presented in prime time on NBC in 2026, many in the Louisville restaurant scene started doing the math. If the race previously ...