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Kentucky Derby Trainers’ Dinner Set for May 3

The Kentucky Thoroughbred Association's annual Kentucky Derby Trainers' Dinner, always a popular event in the lead-up to the GI Kentucky Derby, has been set for Tuesday, May 3 at The Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Ky. Cocktails will start at 6 p.m. with dinner service beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Attendees will enjoy an evening of cocktails and dinner, as well as reviews of important Kentucky prep races and will include interviews with the trainers of this year's Kentucky Derby contenders. Net proceeds of the event go to support backside charities at Churchill Downs, including The BacksideLearning Center.

The KTA/KTOB appreciate each of the following sponsors for their continued support of the annual event: Hallway Feeds, Anthem, KYProud, Spendthrift Farm, TwinSpires, Stonestreet Stables, H.E. Tex Sutton, Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Encore, FarmPaint/Tenda, HRRN, NTRA, Paulick Report, Rood & Riddle, Stark Equine Transportation, TDN, Aphix, LLC, DRF, Claiborne Farm, Coolmore, Crestwood Farm, Hermitage, and Three Chimneys.

For more information, contact Vickie Garcia at (859) 259-1643.

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Backside Learning Center Hosts Derby Handicapping Social

The Backside Learning Center will host Thoroughbred Owner's Derby Handicapping Social at the Louisville Thoroughbred Society Thursday from 5-7 p.m. The event, sponsored by Rocket Ship Racing, LLC, will feature a 2022 Kentucky Derby handicapping seminar with a panel of the industry's top experts: Caton Bredar, Joe Kristufek and Brandon Stauble, with NBC's Donna Barton Brothers moderating.

Special guest Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale will be on hand to talk about his personal experiences dedicating much of his life to philanthropy.

The evening also serves as a launch for BLC's “Purses for a Purpose,” an initiative which is designed to allow owners to invest easily and directly in the backstretch workers who are ensuring the success of the racing industry. Through “Purses for a Purpose,” owners can pledge to donate customizable portions of their horses' winnings, with the funds going directly to programming at the Backside Learning Center.

Thursday's event is free with a $20 suggested donation at the door and includes a bourbon raffle and complimentary hors d'oeurves and drinks by Crushed Ice Catering.

For more information and to register, visit: https://one.bidpal.net/blcderbyhandicapping.

The Backside Learning Center is a nonprofit organization based in Louisville which is focused on empowering and partnering with area backside workers and their families.

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Churchill to Build New HRM Venue in Louisville

A new historical racing machine (HRM) entertainment venue named Derby City Gaming Downtown will be opened in Louisville, according to Churchill Downs. The 43,000-square-foot venue will include 500 HRMs, a fresh-air gaming area, three unique bars, and a retail and merchandise store. Construction on Derby City Gaming Downtown will begin later this year with an anticipated opening date in early 2023.

“CDI is committed to investing in the city of Louisville and today we are particularly excited to announce this new downtown entertainment venue,” said Churchill's CEO Bill Carstanjen. “Our HRM expansion will be a win for the entire community in the Louisville area and will create $10 to $12 million per year in additional purse money for Churchill Downs Racetrack.”

Building Derby City Gaming Downtown is anticipated to create 350 construction jobs and over 100 new permanent jobs. Churchill also pledged $1 million to support West End Opportunity Partnership, a collaborative community-led initiative that will finance projects to kick start economic development and improvements in nine West End Louisville neighborhoods.

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Churchill To Honor John Asher, Col. Matt Winn

Churchill Downs Racetrack will host a public ceremony Sept. 16 at 11:00a.m. to dedicate and unveil commissioned statues that honor the late John Asher and Col. Matt Winn. The statues, sculpted by local artist Raymond Graf, depict Asher sitting on a horse shoe bench and talking with Winn, who oversaw the early growth of the Kentucky Derby into America's greatest race. The statues are positioned on the north side of the saddling paddock in the Plaza area. Churchill Downs officials, Graf and members of the Asher and Winn families will be on hand. The general public is invited to attend the ceremony free of charge. Free first-come, first-serve parking is available to media and guests in the Red and White parking lots off Central Ave. and Kentucky Derby Dr.

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