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USA Today
03-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Render Judgment trainer, jockey, owner and more to know about 2025 Kentucky Derby horse
Render Judgment trainer, jockey, owner and more to know about 2025 Kentucky Derby horse Show Caption Hide Caption Kentucky Derby 2025 contender Render Judgment at Churchill Downs Derby contender Render Judgment is trained by Kenny McPeek and jockey Sheldon Russell is slated to ride during the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Render Judgment will enter the Kentucky Derby off a fifth-place finish in the Blue Grass at Keeneland Render Judgment is trained by Kenny McPeek, who won last year's Kentucky Derby with Mystik Dan Render Judgment is one of 20 horses expected to run in the 2025 Kentucky Derby on May 3 at Churchill Downs. Spots for the Run for the Roses are earned by gaining points through a series of Kentucky Derby prep races that began last September. The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, April 26. Post time for the Kentucky Derby is set for 6:57 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. Render Judgment will enter the Kentucky Derby off a fifth-place finish in the Grade 1 Blue Grass on April 8 at Keeneland. He currently ranks 18th on the Kentucky Derby points leaderboard with 39. Color: Bay. Bred in: Kentucky. Sire: Blame. Dam: Barbara Gordon, by Commissioner. Price tag: $310,000 at 2023 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Select Yearling Sale. Owners: Baccari Racing Stable (Chris Baccari); Dream Walkin Farms (Tonni Covel); MJM Racing (Michael Mackin); Rocket Ship Racing (Brook T. Smith). First Derby for Baccari Racing Stable and Dream Walkin Farms. Mackin finished eighth with Smile Happy in 2022. Smith was a co-owner of Sierra Leone (second) in 2024. Trainer: Kenny McPeek. He's 1 for 10 in the Derby, winning with Mystik Dan in 2024. Jockey: Julien Leparoux. He's 0 for 14 in the Derby, best finishing coming with Classic Empire (fourth) in 2017. Record: 1-2-1 in seven starts. Career earnings: $250,672. Road to the Kentucky Derby points: 39 (No. 18). Last race: Fifth in Grade 1 Blue Grass on April 8 at Keeneland. Running style: Stalker. Notes: Trainer Kenny McPeek had planned to enter Render Judgment in an allowance race on Kentucky Derby Day but changed course after discussions with the horse's owners. … Render Judgment broke his maiden last October at Churchill Downs. He finished second — 7 ¾ lengths behind American Promise — in the Virginia Derby on March 15 at Colonial Downs. … The Kentucky Derby will mark Leparoux's first ride on Render Judgment. What they're saying: 'He's a nice horse, but he hasn't run the numbers that justify that he can win the Derby,' McPeek said. 'He's going to have to find a whole other level. But it is a horse race, and a lot can happen.' Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@ Follow on X @KentuckyDerbyCJ. More horse racing: American Pharoah, 10 years after Triple Crown run, enjoying life in Kentucky as stallion
Business Journals
21-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Ten20 Craft Brewery launches Churchill Downs Light beer
THE REMAINDER OF THIS ARTICLE IS FOR PREMIUM MEMBERS Ten20 Craft Brewery and Churchill Downs have joined forces to create a new beer. Story Highlights TEN20 Craft Brewery collaborates with Churchill Downs on new beer. Churchill Downs Light features twin spires and thoroughbred on label. Beer available at TEN20 taprooms and Churchill Downs. Ten20 Craft Brewery claims it has canned the essence of 'the legacy and lifestyle of enjoying a day at the races.' That's some pretty cool marketing speak announcing a new beer collaboration between the brewery and Churchill Downs ahead of the 151st Run for the Roses. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events The new beer is called Churchill Downs Light, and it's described in a news release as a crisp brew with a clean finish featuring subtle hints of citrus. 'This launch is a toast to community, tradition, and the thrill of the Kentucky Derby,' said Casey Ramage, vice president of marketing and partnerships at Churchill Downs Racetrack in a news release. 'We can't wait for fans to enjoy this light lager, whether they're joining us trackside or celebrating at home.' The beer's label design features the iconic twin spires and the silhouette of a thoroughbred against a backdrop of white polka dots, paying homage to the silks commonly worn by jockeys. 'Creating Churchill Downs Light has been a labor of love—rooted in craftsmanship, community, and celebration,' said Jim McGuire, co-owner of TEN20 Craft Brewery in the news release. 'We set out to brew something approachable and refreshing that embodies the spirit of Churchill Downs, and we're proud to see it come to life alongside an iconic venue like Churchill Downs.' The beer is currently available at the brewery's tap rooms and will be sold on site at Churchill Downs Derby week and beyond. TEN20 opened its flagship brewery in Butchertown, 1020 E. Washington St., in 2020. It expanded to the Anchorage neighborhood at 11505 Park Road the following year. In 2022, the brewery opened a third location in a former Heine Brothers on Douglass Loop in the Highlands, at 2200 Bardstown Road, though that location will close at the end of April. Jim McGuire, TEN20 co-founder, told Louisville Business First the brewery decided not to renew the lease and planned to focus on upgrading its flagship Butchertown location.
