Louisville Track and Field Throwers Finish 2009 Ranked No. 1 Sep 3, 2009
- The University of Louisville track and field throwing program finished the 2009 season as the no. 1 ranked group in the nation, according to The Thrower's Page. "This is an amazing accomplishment for Coach Cowper and the entire throws group," said UofL head coach. (Uoflsports.com)
Worst part of Borel's trip: winner's circle jam May 17, 2009
He rode eight horses that day, winning three and racking up his 900th victory at the Louisville track. But he also was beaten badly aboard a 7-year-old mare purchased last summer for $5,000. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Churchill wants to cut racing days May 16, 2009
But Churchill executives say the Louisville track is having a hard time competing for horses because tracks in Indiana and Pennsylvania can fund higher purses with revenue from expanded gambling, such as slots. "We do not believe that tracks without slots can compete over time for horses with those tracks that have slots," Bob Evans, chief executive of Churchill Downs Inc., said last week in a conference call to discuss the company's financial results. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Churchill Downs seeks to drop 7 spring race days May 12, 2009
The Louisville track figures to be one of the major points of business. The track also plans to reduce purses for six graded stakes races. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
