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"The Pressbox's Saturday Racing Preview Show:" The Roxelana Stakes at Churchill Downs
April 25, 2026

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Undefeated Spring Meet Winner Sells at Keeneland April Selected Horses of Racing Age Auction
April 25, 2026

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KY Derby, Oaks Draws To Be Conducted at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 25
April 25, 2026

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“The Pressbox’s Saturday Racing Preview Show:” The Roxelana Stakes at Churchill Downs
April 25th, 2026
Today, my studio host -- "The Hall of Famer," Dave "Buzzy" Baker -- and I take a look at Saturday's Opening Day Stakes. The $200,000 Roxelana Stakes -- which will feature two previous winners of the same race. Take a listen. We hope you will enjoy.
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Undefeated Spring Meet Winner Sells at Keeneland April Selected Horses of Racing Age Auction
April 25th, 2026
KY Derby, Oaks Draws To Be Conducted at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 25
April 25th, 2026
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs’ Opening Day — Saturday, April 25
April 25th, 2026
Churchill Downs Announces New Partnerships Aimed At Improving Kentucky Derby Experience
April 23rd, 2026
Churchill Downs Barn Notes: Slay the Day, Cy Fair Return in “Thurby’s” G3 Mamzelle Stakes
April 23rd, 2026
KY HBPA: Kentucky Derby Interviews With Mark Casse, Cristian Torres, Mark Glatt, Delgado Jr.
April 23rd, 2026

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