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Company Update, Industry News
Jun 2, 2023
Churchill Downs Racetrack to Suspend Racing Operations to Thoroughly Examine Safety Measures

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company will suspend racing operations at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) beginning June 7, 2023, through the remainder of the Spring Meet, scheduled to run to July 3.

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Churchill downs racetrack
Company Update, Industry News
Jun 1, 2023
Churchill Downs Announces New Safety Initiatives

Churchill Downs Racetrack announced today new safety initiatives and precautionary measures following a special meeting between track officials and horsemen based at Churchill Downs and Trackside Training Center Louisville.

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Company Update, Industry News
May 25, 2023
Churchill Downs Incorporated Statement Regarding United States District Court Favorable Ruling in Bob Baffert v. Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs is pleased that the Court granted our Motion for Summary Judgement in the Civil Action brought against our company, CEO and Board Chairman by Bob Baffert, resolving in our favor the last remaining claim, just as the Court had ruled in our favor on all of his previous claims.

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Kentucky Derby and Oaks, Industry News
May 12, 2023
The Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock is the Most Watched Sporting Event Since Super Bowl, Averaging Nearly 15 Million Viewers

NBC’s Kentucky Derby Coverage Peaked at 16.6 Million Viewers as Mage Crossed Finish Line Led by Peacock, 2023 Kentucky Derby is Most Streamed Horse Race Ever – Up 50% From Last Year.

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Company Update, Industry News
May 7, 2023
Churchill Downs Incorporated Statement

Two horses sustained severe injuries during today’s Churchill Downs race card. Chloe’s Dream suffered a right knee fracture in Race 2 at the top of the first turn. Freezing Point incurred a left front biaxial sesamoid fracture in Race 8 midway down the backstretch.

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Kentucky Derby and Oaks, Industry News
May 7, 2023
Mage Wins the 149th Running of the Kentucky Derby – Presented by Woodford Reserve

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that a spirited and vibrant crowd of 150,335 Derby fans at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) witnessed Mage claim the Garland of Roses at the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve at 15-1 odds under mostly sunny skies.

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Kentucky Derby and Oaks, Industry News
May 7, 2023
149th Kentucky Oaks Race Card Sets Record Handle as Pretty Mischievous Claims the Lilies

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today a new full Kentucky Oaks race card handle record at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) as Pretty Mischievous captured the Lilies in the 149th running of America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies in a field of 14 and fast track conditions.

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Company Update, Kentucky Derby and Oaks, Industry News
May 1, 2023
50/50 Charitable Raffle Returns to Churchill Downs for Derby Week

Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation announced today it will once again conduct a 50/50 Charitable Gaming Raffle for Kentucky Derby Week

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Kentucky Derby and Oaks
Apr 26, 2023
NBC Sports and Kentucky Derby Hit the Road with Interactive Experience to Inspire Fans to Host Their Own Derby Parties

NBC Sports and the Kentucky Derby have launched an interactive tour highlighting the activities and pageantry associated with the Kentucky Derby to inspire fans to host their own Kentucky Derby parties ahead of the 149th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

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