Photographers navigate floods to reach Churchill Downs for Stephen Foster Stakes

Photographers from Coady Media faced significant challenges due to flooding while trying to reach Churchill Downs for the Stephen Foster Stakes on June 27. Many routes were obstructed by floodwaters and fallen trees, complicating their attendance. After managing to clear a blocked road with chainsaws, staff members arrived just before the seventh race, where Magnitude, ridden by Jose Ortiz, won the Grade I race. The severe flooding in the area led to at least four confirmed deaths and prompted evacuation notices.

• 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Photographers use chainsaws to reach Churchill Downs for Stephen Foster Stakes after floods