See Article / Wednesday, April 22, 2026 / Categories: Equestrians Churchill Kicks Off Spring Meet With Roxelana Stakes With Keeneland closing its meet April 24, the focus of Kentucky racing pivots roughly 70 miles west to Churchill Downs, where the Louisville track launches its spring meet with its traditional last-Saturday-in-April opening. Previous Article Meet the Jockeys of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Next Article Grand Slam Smile Leads Deep Royal Heroine Field Print 10 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.