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Official Oaks Derby Double Will Pays with the Oaks Winner, #11, Rags to Riches:  

Rags to Riches made short work of an accomplished field of 3-year-old fillies in the 133rd Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, benefiting from a picture perfect ride under jockey Garrett Gomez to pull away from second-place finisher Octave by 4 ¼-lengths.

With minutes to go leading up to the 133rd running of the Kentucky Oaks, Rags to Riches has attracted all of the attention on the track and in the mutuel pool.  She is set to go off as the solid f

In 1989, Churchill Downs opened the infield for Kentucky Oaks Day for the first time, making "Louisville's Day at the Races" even more accessible th

The parade of hats on display at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Oaks Day has become the third most entertaining parade on the first weekend in May, ne

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From the smell of hay and manure to the sound of iron horse shoes against the concrete, the backside of Churchill Downs track is a special place to be. The sun rises as horses work for their moment of glory on that first Saturday in May.

The Kentucky Derby has existed for 133 years, but many of the traditions involved are timeless. “My Old Kentucky Home” is one in particular.

The first garland for the Kentucky Oaks was presented to Kathleen, the 1916 winner.

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