Suit Filed Against Commission July 14, 2011 The Lexington Herald-Leader has reported that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has had a lawsuit brought up against it in regard to its current claiming rule.
Tornado Touches Down At Churchill Downs June 22, 2011 Multiple barns at Churchill Downs were damaged when a tornado touched down at the Louisville, Kentucky thoroughbred racetrack on Wednesday
Lucky Bettor Wins Over $100,000 May 13, 2011 A very lucky simulcast bettor won a $147,507.20 payoff at Scioto Downs after hitting a carryover jackpot on a Pick 6 race at Churchill Downs on Friday night
Big Handle For Derby Day May 09, 2011 This past weekend's running of the Kentucky Derby attracted $165.2 million in all-sources wagering on the card and set an attendance record at Churchill Downs.
'Instant Racing' To 'Probably' Be Installed March 31, 2011 Top executives with Churchill Downs have reportedly said that 'instant racing' gaming will 'probably' be installed if it is upheld that they are legal in the state of Kentucky
Evans Offers Harsh Reality And Optimism December 20, 2010 During the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program Symposium held earlier this month, Robert Evans, the president of Churchill Downs Inc., gave the keynote address during which he listed man...
Blame Ends Zenyatta's Quest For Perfection November 06, 2010 Zenyatta’s bid for racing immortality fell inches short in the gloaming at Churchill Downs on Saturday, where Blame held tenaciously through the final furlong to register a heart-stopping short head v...
Here's A Promo: Free $25,000 'Win' Bet October 27, 2010 The Breeders’ Cup and Louisville’s ABC affiliate WHAS-11 have teamed up for a lucrative promotion for racing fans
Churchill Under The Lights For 2011 Opener? October 19, 2010 According to a story on courier-journal.com, Churchill Downs is looking to kick off its 2011 season with an evening program of racing on Saturday, April 30
'We’ll Get The Law Changed' September 03, 2010 That was the confident boast of MI Developments CEO Dennis Mills in a story by Daily Racing Form’s Matt Hagerty on Mills announcing that Magna’s Gulfstream Park was installing lights, des
Big Derby And Big Losses May 06, 2010 Despite an announced attendance of 155,804, high television ratings, and record revenues of $75 million, the rest of the Churchill Downs picture is not quite as bright
S-Bred Owners Share In Kentucky Oaks Win April 30, 2010 In a finish reminiscent of the Las Virgenes S. (G1), Blind Luck rallied down the center of the track and just caught Evening Jewel by a nose on the wire of Friday's $500,000 Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Chur...