The Bluegrass region of Kentucky is steeped in history. Churchill Downs may be familiar with its traditions but that hasn't stopped the race club from becoming the first North American track to introduce podcasting.

Introducing WHAT?

Podcasting is Internet-driven audio content that can be listened to on your computer or downloaded to a portable music player, like an iPod (which means you can listen to it whenever you want).

You need to be a member of Churchill Downs' Twin Spires Club (the track's free customer rewards program) to access the podcasts.

Podcasts currently available are:

- Churchill Downs This Week (a run-down of special events)
- Barn Notes (news from the track's stables and previews of up-coming races)
- The Horse Racing Podcapper (analysis of each day's races)
- Horse Racing 101 (beginner's guide to handicapping & wagering)
- Horse Tales (a video podcast featuring interviews with trainers, jockeys, owners & fans about experiences, favorite horses & racing stories).

It's the way of the future ... believe me. You read it here first.