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Churchill Downs To Partner With NYRA For Cross-Country Pick 5 On Saturday

Churchill Downs has once again partnered with the New York Racing Association for a Cross-Country Pick 5 that included two races from Churchill and three from Aqueduct.

The race order and approximate post times (all times eastern):

Leg A: Aqueduct Race 8 (3:17 p.m.)
Leg B: Aqueduct Race 9 (3:45 p.m.)
Leg C: Churchill Race 7 (4:06 p.m.)
Leg D: Aqueduct Race 10 (4:13 p.m.)
Leg E: Churchill Race 9 (5:06 p.m.)

The 50-cent minimum wager has a 15 percent takeout and can be placed at simulcast centers and ADWs including TwinSpires.com

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Churchill Downs Partners With LEE Initiative For Jefferson County Public Schools Family Meal Program

The LEE Initiative, in partnership with Churchill Downs, announced its newest relief effort in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the hardships it has caused for families: a meal program.

Family Meal is a collaborative effort between The LEE Initiative, Churchill Downs, Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), Louisville Metro, Audi and Humana, and will feed families who have children enrolled in JCPS.

“Reports are indicating that roughly 8 million Americans are slipping into poverty due to this crisis,” said chef Edward Lee, co-founder and director of programming for The LEE Initiative. “We hope the entire city will join us in proving that Louisville can be a truly compassionate city and that we can create innovative solutions to the hunger issues that have become so rampant. This program is more than just feeding families; it is helping families avoid facing poverty.”

The LEE Initiative will hire 50 cooks who have been out of work due to the pandemic. These cooks will use the Churchill Downs Racetrack kitchen to prepare 8,000 boxed meals a week, with each box feeding a family of four.

“We love working with The LEE Initiative to take the stigma out of getting a free meal and making sure families have a high-quality chef-prepared meal,” said Churchill Downs Racetrack executive chef David Danielson. “We are very pleased with the success of the program so far. It has reignited our team, and we work to show the virtue of leadership with hospitality. While there is still much hard work to do and many problems to solve, nothing is possible without a seat at the table for all. Feeding people is in our hearts, and during this difficult time, it is uplifting to know we can help those in our community who are in need.”

All meals will come frozen with instructions to reheat in the oven or microwave. JCPS will handle distribution and make meals available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at their meal site pick locations. Further pickup details will be available through JCPS.

For more information on the relief efforts, visit leeinitiative.org.

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Whoa Nellie Hopes To Fire Fresh In Chilukki Stakes

Fox Hill Farms' five-time winning filly Whoa Nellie is set to return from a nine-month freshening in Saturday's $100,000 Grade 3 Chilukki Stakes at Churchill Downs.

“I haven't worked her but know she can be a bit tough in the mornings,” said jockey Joe Rocco Jr., who piloted the Orb filly to two wins and a runner-up effort in her last three starts. “(Trainer Larry Jones') exercise rider typically works her in draw reins to keep her under control. She's run some very impressive races in her last few starts in the winter. I'm excited to get back on her.”

Whoa Nellie is listed at 4-1 on the morning line for Saturday's Chilukki. Prior to being on the sidelines, Whoa Nellie recorded a dominating 4 1/2-length victory in the $100,000 Pippin Stakes and a narrow runner-up effort behind Go Google Yourself in the $200,000 G3 Bayakoa Stakes.

The Chilukki is the featured race on Saturday's 10-race program. First post is 1 p.m. and the Chilukki will go as Race 9 at 5:06 p.m.

The complete field for the one-mile Chilukki from the rail out (with jockey, trainer and morning line odds): New Roo (Brian Hernandez Jr., Tommy Drury, 20-1); Finite (Ricardo Santana Jr., Steve Asmussen, 8-5); Grand Cru Classe (Tyler Gaffalione, Bill Mott, 5-2); Whoa Nellie (Rocco, Jones, 4-1); Gold Standard (Florent Geroux, Brad Cox, 15-1); Risky Mandate (Miguel Mena, Tom Amoss, 5-1); Crazy Sexy Munny (Crystal Conning, Bill Morey, 50-1); Unique Factor (Corey Lanerie, Peter Miller, 10-1); and Sanenus (Rafael Bejarano, Michael McCarthy, 20-1).

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By My Standards Probable For Clark Following Friday Breeze

By My Standards (Goldencents) worked a half-mile in :49.40 (42/67) at Churchill Downs Friday morning and is a probable starter for next Friday’s GI Clark H., trainer Bret Calhoun told the Churchill press office via text.

Owned by Chester Thomas’s Allied Racing Stable, the 4-year-old was a non-factor eighth in the GI Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland Nov. 7, but prior to that posted a facile 1 3/4-length victory in the GII Alysheba S. beneath the Twin Spires Sept. 4. He defeated Owendale (Into Mischief) on that occasion and that fellow 4-year-old is also on track for a Clark appearance.

The centerpiece of the fall meet at Churchill also figures to attract New York raider Code of Honor (Noble Mission {GB}), Bodexpress (Bodemeister) and Mr. Freeze (To Honor and Serve) among others.

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