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Churchill Downs Incorporated | The Kentucky Derby is just the beginning...Creating Extraordinary Experiences Racing | Wagering Services and Solutions | Gaming 1450 Runnings of theKentucky Derby # 1 Most profitable horse race wagering platform 29 Industry-leading regional casinos and HRM/racing properties 800 + Community nonprofits supported annually Your browser does not support HTML5 video. The Kentucky Derby is just the beginning… It all started with an inaugural […]Churchill Downs Incorporated | The Kentucky Derby is just the beginning... About Properties Investors Careers Magazine News Contact Creating Extraordinary Experiences Racing   |   Wagering Services and Solutions   |   Gaming 152Runnings of theKentucky Derby #1Most profitable horse race wagering platform 30Industry-leading regional casinos and HRM/racing properties 800+Community nonprofits supported annually The Kentucky Derby is just the beginning… It all started with an inaugural race meet in 1875 that featured two flagship horse races: the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. These iconic races are still run beneath the Twin Spires 151 years later, making the Derby the longest continually-held annual sporting event in the United States. Today, Derby Week is preceded by a month of events celebrating the Kentucky Derby and helps to bring over $400 million to the local economy each year. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Churchill Downs Incorporated has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. Your browser does not support HTML5 video. About Churchill Downs Incorporated Live and Historical Racing Wagering Services and Solutions Gaming Coming Soon Company Segments Live and Historical Racing The Live and Historical Racing segment includes pari-mutuel racing entertainment venues. Kentucky properties include the legendary Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby which conducts live Thoroughbred racing during Spring, September and Fall Meets. Derby City Gaming & Hotel and Derby City Gaming Downtown are historical racing machine (“HRM”) entertainment venues that operate under the Churchill Downs pari-mutuel racing license in Louisville. Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel offers live harness racing and HRMs in Oak Grove and in Calvert City. Turfway Park Racing & Gaming is a live winter Thoroughbred racetrack and HRM entertainment venue in Florence with ancillary HRM facility Newport Racing & Gaming in Newport. Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is a live summer Thoroughbred racetrack and HRM venue in Henderson with an ancillary HRM facility Owensboro Racing & Gaming in Owensboro. In Virginia, the segment includes Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent, as well as eight HRM facilities that include Rosie’s Gaming Emporium venues located in Collinsville, Emporia, Hampton, New Kent, Richmond and Vinton, The Rose Gaming Resort and Roseshire Gaming Parlor. Company Segments Wagering Services and Solutions The Wagering Services and Solutions segment is comprised of online horse race wagering platform, TwinSpires, advanced deposit wagering (“ADW”) business, United Tote and historical horse racing technology leader, Exacta.  Company Segments Gaming The Gaming segment includes Churchill Downs Incorporated’s casino properties and associated racetrack or jai alai facilities that support the casino license. CDI’s regional gaming portfolio consists of 13 properties located in 11 states including: Calder Casino in Miami Gardens, Florida; del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo, New York; Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana; Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sioux City, Iowa; Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa in Greenville, Mississippi; Miami Valley Gaming in Lebanon, Ohio; Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin, Maryland; Oxford Casino Hotel in Oxford, Maine; Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pennsylvania; Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois; Riverwalk Casino Hotel in Vicksburg, Mississippi; Terre Haute Casino Resort in Terre Haute, Indiana. Company Segments Coming Soon Rockingham Grand Casino is expected to open in mid-2027 in Salem, New Hampshire, becoming a key tenant of The Mall at Rockingham Park. It will occupy 160,000 square feet over three floors, featuring 825 historical racing machines, 32 table games, 12 electronic table game seats, a 900-seat live entertainment venue, and several food and beverage concepts, including a center bar and full-service sports bar and restaurant. The projected capital investment for the development is $180 to $200 million. Our Properties Churchill Downs Incorporated proudly oversees 30 industry-leading regional casinos and HRM/racing properties across 14 states. View All Calder CasinoMiami Gardens, Florida Chasers Poker RoomSalem, New Hampshire Churchill Downs RacetrackLouisville, Kentucky Colonial Downs RacetrackNew Kent, Virginia del Lago Resort & CasinoWaterloo, New York Derby City Gaming & HotelLouisville, Kentucky Derby City Gaming DowntownLouisville, Kentucky Ellis Park Racing & GamingHenderson, Kentucky Fair Grounds Racecourse, Slots, OTB’s & CasinosNew Orleans, Louisiana Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux CitySioux City, Iowa Harlow’s Casino Resort & SpaGreenville, Mississippi Marshall Yards Racing & GamingCalvert City, Kentucky Miami Valley GamingLebanon, Ohio Newport Racing & GamingNewport, Kentucky Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & HotelOak Grove, Kentucky Ocean Downs CasinoBerlin, Maryland Owensboro Racing and GamingOwensboro, Kentucky Oxford Casino HotelOxford, Maine Presque Isle Downs & CasinoErie, Pennsylvania Rivers Casino Des PlainesDes Plaines, Illinois Riverwalk Casino HotelVicksburg, Mississippi Rockingham Grand Casino (COMING SOON)Salem, New Hampshire Roseshire Gaming ParlorHenrico, Virginia Rosie’s Game RoomCollinsville, Virginia Rosie’s Gaming EmporiumEmporia, Virginia Rosie’s Gaming EmporiumHampton, Virginia Rosie’s Gaming EmporiumNew Kent, Virginia Rosie’s Gaming EmporiumRichmond, Virginia Rosie’s Gaming EmporiumVinton, Virginia Terre Haute Casino ResortTerre Haute, Indiana The RoseDumfries, Virginia Turfway Park Racing & GamingFlorence, Kentucky News and Press Releases All Company Updates Community Impact Company Investments Financial News Industry News Kentucky Derby and Oaks Blog Posts Blog PostCommunity Impact Jul 07, 2026 Roseshire Gaming Parlor Supports Richmond Community Through Volunteer Efforts Community ImpactCompany UpdateIndustry News Jun 30, 2026 Gallop for Good Raises More Than $300,000 to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare Organizations Nationwide Blog PostCommunity Impact Jun 24, 2026 Churchill Downs Unveils Monument Honoring Oliver Lewis Blog PostCommunity Impact Jun 24, 2026 Derby City Gaming Hotel Supports Wesley House Back-to-School Bash Screenshot Blog PostCommunity Impact Jun 22, 2026 Rosie’s Gaming Emporium Supports Emporia Mobile Food Pantry View All Company UpdateIndustry News Jun 18, 2026 Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces State of Maryland’s Decision to Acquire the Preakness IP Rights Community ImpactCompany UpdateIndustry News Jun 02, 2026 Helping Thoroughbreds Thrive Beyond the Track: Churchill Downs Incorporated Launches Gallop for Good Company UpdateIndustry News Apr 16, 2026 Trotting Derby, Jake Owen concert highlight Oak Grove Festival of Racing Company UpdateKentucky Derby and Oaks Apr 15, 2026 Churchill Downs Designates Cisco as Official Enterprise Networking and Network Infrastructure Partner of the Kentucky Derby  Company UpdateIndustry News Apr 01, 2026 Churchill Downs Incorporated Statement Regarding United States District Court Victory in Churchill Downs Inc. v. Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Blog PostCommunity Impact Jul 07, 2026 Roseshire Gaming Parlor Supports Richmond Community Through Volunteer Efforts Community ImpactCompany UpdateIndustry News Jun 30, 2026 Gallop for Good Raises More Than $300,000 to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare Organizations Nationwide Blog PostCommunity Impact Jun 24, 2026 Derby City Gaming Hotel Supports Wesley House Back-to-School Bash Screenshot Blog PostCommunity Impact Jun 22, 2026 Rosie’s Gaming Emporium Supports Emporia Mobile Food Pantry Blog PostCommunity Impact Jun 10, 2026 Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa Supports Local Community Partners Through Charitable Donations Company InvestmentCompany Update Jan 12, 2026 Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces Development Plans for Casino in Salem, New Hampshire Company InvestmentCompany Update Oct 22, 2025 Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces New Victory Run Capital Investment at Churchill Downs Racetrack  Company InvestmentCompany Update Sep 15, 2025 Roseshire Gaming Parlor to Open on September 29 Company InvestmentCompany Update Aug 27, 2025 Churchill Downs Incorporated Completes Acquisition of a Majority of Casino Salem Project in New Hampshire Company InvestmentCompany Update Apr 23, 2025 Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces Updates on Capital Projects for Churchill Downs Racetrack  Company UpdateFinancial News Jul 24, 2024 Churchill Downs Incorporated Reports 2024 Second Quarter Results Company UpdateFinancial News Jul 24, 2024 Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces Robert L. Fealy Retires From Company’s Board of Directors Company UpdateFinancial News Jun 27, 2024 Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Michael Lilly President of TwinSpires Horse Racing Company UpdateFinancial News May 29, 2024 Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Sam Ullrich Vice President of Investor Relations Financial News Apr 24, 2024 Churchill Downs Incorporated Reports 2024 First Quarter Results Community ImpactCompany UpdateIndustry News Jun 30, 2026 Gallop for Good Raises More Than $300,000 to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare Organizations Nationwide Company UpdateIndustry News Jun 18, 2026 Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces State of Maryland’s Decision to Acquire the Preakness IP Rights Community ImpactCompany UpdateIndustry News Jun 02, 2026 Helping Thoroughbreds Thrive Beyond the Track: Churchill Downs Incorporated Launches Gallop for Good Company UpdateIndustry NewsKentucky Derby and Oaks May 02, 2026 Golden Tempo Wins the 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve   Company UpdateIndustry NewsKentucky Derby and Oaks May 01, 2026 Always A Runner Claims the Lilies for the 152nd Running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks  Company UpdateIndustry NewsKentucky Derby and Oaks May 02, 2026 Golden Tempo Wins the 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve   Company UpdateIndustry NewsKentucky Derby and Oaks May 01, 2026 Always A Runner Claims the Lilies for the 152nd Running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks  Kentucky Derby and Oaks May 01, 2026 What to Expect at the First-Ever Kentucky Derby Oaks Race on Primetime Kentucky Derby and Oaks Apr 16, 2026 Churchill Downs Announces Free Sunday Funday General Admission For Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pin Holders Company UpdateKentucky Derby and Oaks Apr 15, 2026 Churchill Downs Designates Cisco as Official Enterprise Networking and Network Infrastructure Partner of the Kentucky Derby  Blog PostCommunity Impact Jul 07, 2026 Roseshire Gaming Parlor Supports Richmond Community Through Volunteer Efforts Blog PostCommunity Impact Jun 24, 2026 Churchill Downs Unveils Monument Honoring Oliver Lewis Blog PostCommunity Impact Jun 24, 2026 Derby City Gaming Hotel Supports Wesley House Back-to-School Bash Blog PostCommunity Impact Jun 10, 2026 Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa Supports Local Community Partners Through Charitable Donations Blog PostCommunity Impact Feb 06, 2026 TwinSpires’ “Soup-er Bowl” Supports Catholic Charities by Tackling Hunger View All Derby Review 2026 ISSUE Kentucky Derby 152 Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs Racetrack Golden Tempo rallied from last to first at odds of 23-1 to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) at Churchill Downs, giving trainer Cherie DeVaux a career-defining victory as the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses. Owned by Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable and ridden by Jose Ortiz, the talented 3-year-old covered 1 ¼ miles in 2:02.27. More than 150,000 spectators packed Churchill Downs for the historic running of the Kentucky Derby, while all-sources wagering during Derby Week reached a record $487 million. Ortiz also capped a remarkable Derby Week after guiding Always a Runner to victory in the Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade I), becoming the ninth jockey to sweep the Oaks and Derby in the same year. Prior to the Derby, Tedeschi Trucks Band performed the National Anthem, and Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day delivered the traditional “Riders Up!” command. Photography by Churchill Downs Racetrack, Coady Media, Daniel Hunt, Danny Alexander, Finn Cannon, Kelli Kinman and Tommy Quarles Derby Review 2026 Read More Spring 2026 ISSUE Behind the Bugle Hitting the High Notes with Churchill Downs’ Legendary Bugler, Steve Buttleman For more than 30 years, Steve Buttleman has been the unmistakable sound and spirit of Churchill Downs, performing the iconic “Call to the Post” at the Kentucky Derby and representing the racetrack at events across the Commonwealth. A gifted musician and beloved ambassador, Buttleman brings joy, tradition and connection to fans while honoring the thousands of behind-the-scenes team members who help make Derby Day unforgettable. Written by Laura Ross Spring 2026 Read More Spring 2026 ISSUE Racing Royalty A Legacy of Excellence and Prestige with the Crown Jewels of Godolphin Godolphin’s historic 2025 season showcased the global racing powerhouse at its very best, with homebred stars Good Cheer and Sovereignty sweeping the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby—the first owner to achieve the feat since 1952. Founded by Dubai ruler His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Godolphin has grown into one of the world’s leading Thoroughbred operations, combining elite breeding, international competition and a deep Kentucky presence through farms like Jonabell, Gainsborough and Stonerside. With more than 9,000 victories worldwide, Godolphin continues to shape the future of the “Sport of Kings” through innovation, tradition and an enduring passion for the horse. Written by Laura Ross Spring 2026 Read More Derby Review 2025 ISSUE Kentucky Derby 151 Saturday, May 3 at Churchill Downs Racetrack A steady rain could not dampen the energy of more than 147,000 racing fans or turn their attention away from Sovereignty as he claimed the coveted Garland of Roses during the 151st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. Leaving the starting gate at 7-1 odds, the Godolphin-bred colt, trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Junior Alvarado, charged down the stretch to win by a length and a half.   It was a historic day at Churchill Downs, with wagering from all sources on the Kentucky Derby Day program setting a record of $349 million, beating last year’s record of $320.5 million. True to tradition, Derby guests from around the globe turned out in their finest, with a dazzling display of hats in every size, shape and color. Adding to the excitement, singer-songwriter Grace Potter sang a flawless National Anthem, and Olympic icon Simone Biles delivered a memorable “Riders Up,” officially signaling the start of America’s greatest horse race.   Photography by Bill Wine, Coady Media, Daniel Hunt, Nicole Finchand courtesy of Churchill Downs Racetrack   Derby Review 2025 Read More SPRING 2025 ISSUE Top ChefsLucky Culinary Students Learn From Master Chefs During Kentucky Derby Week With the pleasure of hospitality comes the stress of triple checking to make sure you have all the ingredients for your dishes and the kitchen prep and presentation are always ready for prime time. Can you imagine the intensity of hosting a dinner for 400,000 of your closest friends? These are the number of zeros for which the head of chefs at Churchill Downs must prepare every Derby season. Producing sumptuous dishes and Kentucky favorites throughout Derby Week is a year-round planning process that includes detailed planning, near-military precision in preparation and thousands of hands to help make it happen.  Laura Ross SPRING 2025 Read More SPRING 2025 ISSUE Life at the TrackFrom the Big Easy to the Derby City, Vice President of Racing Gary Palmisano Always RemainedClose to the Racetrack Being the only child of a Thoroughbred racehorse trainer had its perks. Growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, Gary Palmisano was born into the world of horse racing and loved every minute of it. He chose to spend his days at Fair Grounds Race Course, immersing himself in an environment that ultimately shaped his career.   “I grew up on the backside. I spent almost every day after school and every weekend there. That’s where I wanted to be,” Palmisano recalls.   Kelli Kinman SPRING 2025 Read More SPRING 2025 ISSUE Derby of Your Dreams The 2nd annual Official Kentucky Derby Style Guide aspires to immerse you in an ethereal fashion narrative that intertwines reality and reverie as Derby dreams take flight against the backdrop of the illustrious Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby is about creating memories that last a lifetime, that resonate deeply and evoke a visceral reaction. The first act celebrates the spectacle of the Kentucky Derby through the fashionable lens of a distinguished guest. This fashion spread is but a snapshot of the visual symphony created for the Official Kentucky Derby Style Guide. To enjoy the complete “Derby of Your Dreams” visit KentuckyDerby.com and look for What to Wear. View Online: https://www.churchilldownsincorporated.com/flipbook/2025_Spring/#page=59 View Full Style Guide: https://www.kentuckyderby.com/come-to-the-derby/visiting-information/what-to-wear/#flipbook-style-guide-2024/3/  Read More FALL 2024 ISSUE Pasion Por el FutbolChurchill Downs Hosts Backstretch Recreation Men’s and Women’s Soccer Tournament, Wildly Popular Amongst the Backside Community The backside of Churchill Downs Racetrack is more than just a stable area, it’s a community. Coming from regions all over the world, hotwalkers, grooms, exercise riders, trainers and their assistants care for the racehorses daily. For them, horse racing is more than just a sport, it’s a way of life.  During the early morning hours, it’s all about the horses and getting them race-ready, caring for them like their own children. But as the sun sends its final rays soaring over the first turn, many join together for another passion they share—soccer. It is a way for them to make friends, build community and provide an outlet to take care of their mental and physical health. Rebecca Richart Fall 2024 Read More FALL 2024 ISSUE A GRANDstand TransformationChurchill Downs’ Newest Renovation Project Will Continue to Honor Tradition While Elevating Experience In the coming months, the existing grandstand at Churchill Downs will undergo a comprehensive metamorphosis featuring the construction of the Starting Gate Club and Pavilion—a space poised to capture the essence of this beloved venue. This renovation reflects a delicate balance between respect for the grandstand’s storied past and a forward-thinking vision that embraces modernity and innovation. Tonya Abeln Fall 2024 Read More FALL 2024 ISSUE Read Me a StoryNonprofit I Would Rather Be Reading Partners With Churchill Downs to Bring Children to the Backside to Read to Horses “They do get a sparkle in their eye. Most of the kids really enjoy it and they leave in a better place than when they came in.”  Churchill Downs horse trainer Michelle Lovell knows a thing or two about the four-legged “kids” she trains daily to win on the track. In fact, it’s hard to know whether the sparkle she’s talking about is in the eyes of the visiting children or the horses. Actually, it’s probably both.  Her horses are the beneficiaries of a unique partnership between the Louisville, Kentucky-based nonprofit, I Would Rather Be Reading and Churchill Downs Racetrack.  Laura Ross Fall 2024 Read More Derby Review 2024 ISSUE Kentucky Derby 150 Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs Racetrack The excitement was bigger than ever for the world’s Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports as 157,000 fans celebrated the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. The epic thrills of the day culminated in Mystik Dan claiming the Garland of Roses at 18-1 odds for this year’s historic running as wagering records set an all-time high on the Kentucky Derby race, the Kentucky Derby Day program, and Kentucky Derby Week races. The win also marked an extraordinary weekend of racing for trainer Kenny McPeek and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., who each scored victories in both the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.   Derby Review 2024 Read More SPRING 2024 ISSUE Quintessential Kentucky Derby Style2024 Official Kentucky Derby Style Guide This year’s Kentucky Derby brings heightened reverence for the annual festivities and attention to wardrobe detail is no exception. After all, the Run for the Roses does have a 150-year history for becoming the world’s most prestigious outdoor runway. To provide an atlas of attire for racing fans, the Churchill Downs team, along with Guest Editor Zanna Roberts Rassi, worked with treasured partners and official licensees as well as top designers from around the globe to curate the first ever official Style Guide for the 2024 Kentucky Derby. Mixing classic race day occasion wear with contemporary design, the guide honors decades of fashion inspiration by presenting a composite of heirloom elegance alongside today’s biggest trends. Tonya Abeln Spring 2024 Read More Fall 2023 ISSUE The Fresh Bloom of Influence and Inspiration Wylie Caudill Brings His Signature Roses to the Official Art of the 150th Run for the Roses Wylie Caudill’s journey into the world of art is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance and the powerfully transformative influence of social media. Initially harnessing his budding creativity as a chalk artist on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Wylie’s aim was to connect with people and establish a reputation for himself as he tried to find his place in this new phase of undergraduate life. Even with his vast imagination, he never envisioned this seemingly small and concentrated endeavor would ignite a deep love for large-scale artwork and pave the way for a successful career as a muralist. Tonya Abeln Fall 2023 Read More Derby Review 2023 ISSUE Kentucky Derby 149 Saturday, May 5 at Churchill Downs Racetrack The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve was held before a spirited and vibrant crowd of over 150,000 fans under mostly sunny skies on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs Racetrack. A top-rank grade I stakes race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds with a $3 million purse, the Kentucky Derby remains America’s longest continually-held sporting event and is often revered as the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” This year was no exception, as the exuberant crowd witnessed Mage triumph in America’s greatest race. Derby Review 2023 Read More Spring 2023 ISSUE Paint the World Derby  “It is not unusual for an artist to have such a specific point of view that the mere mention of their name evokes an immediate mental connection to their work. It is, however, a rare gift for an artist to completely embody that visual language in every facet of their life. Brazilian-born Romero Britto is the personification of his art in human form. The consistency of his artistic brand sparks familiarity and his larger-than-life personality is creative study in human connection. Both are iconic. Both illicit a dopamine effect of happiness. And both will be a major part of the 149 th Kentucky Derby” Tonya Abeln Spring 2023 Read More FALL 2022 ISSUE An Unbeatable View  “A new, larger and more beautiful paddock will debut for the 150th Kentucky Derby, to be held the first Saturday in May, 2024. A big project, estimated at $185-200 million. But one whose cost is dwarfed by expectations of something special, built in the heart of the racetrack. ‘The new paddock will be transformational for the track,’ promises Churchill Downs Racetrack General Manager Mike Ziegler. ‘It turns the whole focal point upon entering the racetrack to a grand paddock. And the first thing you’ll see upon walking in the gate is the Twin Spires.” Bill Doolittle Fall 2022 Read More SPRING 2022 ISSUE The Sun Shines Bright: Aimee Griffith and the Official Art of the Kentucky Derby  “The artist chosen for the official artwork of the Kentucky Derby always has a unique story, but Aimee Griffith’s journey as an artist is especially intriguing. Born and raised in Bardstown, Kentucky, with fond memories of Thunder Over Louisville as a kid, Aimee didn’t truly begin her work as an artist until recent years. Though she took an art class in college, it wasn’t until her family’s relocatoin to Austrailia in 2016 that Aimee really began to come into her own as an artist. What began as trips to the free museums with her kids eventually led to her own urge to pick up a paint brush herself.”  Tony Lewis Spring 2022 Read More FALL 2021 ISSUE The Father of the Kentucky Derby: How Col. Matt Winn Established the Legacy of the Kentucky Derby “It is nearly impossible to speak of the Kentucky Derby without mentioning the name of Matt Winn. Born on June 30, 1861, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Patrick Winn and Julia Flaherty Winn, Colonel Matt Winn – as he was popularly known due to his honorary title – has a story inextricably tied to the modern Kentucky Derby, serving on the management team of Churchill Downs from 1902 to 1949 and widely regarded as the father of the Derby as we know it today.”  Chris Goodlett Fall 2021 Read More SPRING 2021 ISSUE Overcoming Erasure: Kentucky Derby Museum expands and enhances its ‘Black Heritage in Racing’ exhibition “As with much of American history, the contributions of Black horsemen to the legacy of the Kentucky Derby, though integral, are largely unknown to far too many of us. This spring, the Kentucky Derby Museum is doubling down on its efforts to remedy that erasure. Since 1993, the museum has hosted a permanent ‘Black Heritage in Racing’ exhibit on the second floor. But now, the exhibit moves downstairs to a 930-square-foot space to expand the stories of legendary Black horsemen through artifacts, oral history interviews and artwork.” Kellie Doligale Spring 2021 Read More 2020 ISSUE Racing’s Keystone: A celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Twin Spires “Every object and significant building of the first 20 years of the Downs and the Derby – with the exception of the racetrack itself, which hasn’t moved an inch in 146 years – have been modified or removed. One has to say the ‘modern’ life of the ancient Downs begins with that grandstand and its spires: the heart of the track that grew from there and a continuing heartbeat of its history.” Bill Doolittle 2020 Read More FALL 2019 ISSUE Greatness in Motion: Country House’s Derby 145 triumph “It almost never is, but sometimes the exception confirms the rule: 2019 Kentucky Derby victor Country House looks like a horse that was born to win. With his fluid and sturdy movement, watching him run is a joy, all long strides and lean muscle. A glossy copper chestnut with a shock of white blazing down his forehead, this is what you picture when you close your eyes and envision ‘champion.’” Kirsten Schofield Fall 2019 Read More CHURCHILL DOWNS Properties Careers Magazine News Contact ABOUT Leadership Team Board of Directors Corporate Social Responsibility Foundation INVESTORS Overview Press Releases Events and Presentations Governance Financials Stock IR FAQs Investor Contact © 2026 Churchill Downs Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Accessibility Responsible Gaming Terms of Use SMS Terms of Use Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Informationenusen-US1783556281https://churchilldownsincorporated.com

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