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Katie has worked in the racehorse industry for 10 years, including the last three years at Churchill Downs. She is currently an exercise rider, but she has also worked as an assistant trainer.

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Slots and Kentucky racetracks

Horse racing has been in the news a lot lately in Louisville, and the big question seems to be: will racetracks in...
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Friday nights under the lights at Churchill Downs

For the first time in it's 135 years, Churchill Downs will be conducting racing at night, under lights on Friday,...
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A day at the races with Brass Hat

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Since Brass Hat won the Grade 3 $110,800 Louisville Handicap at Churchill Downs yesterday, I've been trying to...
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Getting off the duck at Churchill Downs spring meet

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In horse racing, we have a term we use when a trainer wins his first race of the meet. It's called “getting off the duck.” After a long...
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Rachel Alexandra beats the boys in Preakness Stakes

In an amazing performance, Rachel Alexandra became the first filly in over 80 years to win the Preakness Stakes beating derby winner Mine That Bird by...
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Getting back into the swing of things

It's been nearly a year since I've had any form of assistant trainer duties, and it's going to take a little while to get back into the swing of...
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My new job at Churchill Downs

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Finally, after nearly two months back at Churchill Downs trying to find a full time salary job, I was offered one this week. The bad economy has hit...
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Mine That Bird to run in Preakness Stakes

It was announced today that Mine That Bird will run in the Preakness in two weeks on May 16. He will leave Churchill Downs by van for Pimlico around...
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Backside Workers: The Groom

Usually the first to arrive at the barn around 4:00 in the morning, the groom is extremely important to the care and welfare of the racehorse. The...
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The calm after the storm at Churchill Downs

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It's like the day after Christmas. After weeks and weeks of preparation, building excitement and anticipation, it's all over. The race has been won,...
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