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Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the "Company", "CDI", "we") announced today that Golden Tempo claimed the Garland of Roses at the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve under partly sunny skies and the cheers of over 150,000 exuberant fans. Golden Tempo, owned and bred by Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable, trained by Cherie DeVaux, and ridden by Jose Ortiz, raced to the finish to win by a neck at 23-1 odds. Golden Tempo covered the mile and a quarter in 2:02.27 over a fast track. Sired by Curlin, Golden Tempo now has lifetime earnings of over $3.4 million. Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman ever to train a Kentucky Derby winner. Jose Ortiz rode to victory in both the 152nd Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the "Company", "CDI", "we") announced today that Golden Tempo claimed the Garland of Roses at the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve under partly sunny skies and the cheers of over 150,000 exuberant fans. Golden Tempo, owned and bred by Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable, trained by Cherie DeVaux, and ridden by Jose Ortiz, raced to the finish to win by a neck at 23-1 odds. Golden Tempo covered the mile and a quarter in 2:02.27 over a fast track. Sired by Curlin, Golden Tempo now has lifetime earnings of over $3.4 million. Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman ever to train a Kentucky Derby winner. Jose Ortiz rode to victory in both the 152nd Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the "Company", "CDI", "we") announced today that Always A Runner captured the Lilies in the 152nd running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks, topping a field of 13 fillies on fast track conditions. Under the lights of Churchill Downs Racetrack, over 103,000 enthusiastic fans gathered to witness America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies, highlighted by a spectacular twilight finish. NBC Sports and Peacock broadcast the Kentucky Oaks in primetime for the first time, marking a significant step in expanding viewership and reaching new audiences.

Churchill Downs Racetrack ("Churchill Downs") today unveiled its enhanced lineup of events, guest appearances and charitable efforts set to define the 152nd Longines Kentucky Oaks, America’s premier race for three-year old fillies held on Friday, May 1. For the first time ever, the Kentucky Oaks will be broadcast in primetime on NBC and Peacock, with coverage beginning at 8:00pm E.T. for an 8:40pm E.T. post time. The evening broadcast will bring the energy of Oaks Day under the lights to a broader national audience, building momentum ahead of the 152nd Kentucky Derby® the following day. The broadcast will include a national anthem performance by Tony Award winner and vocal superstar, Nicole Scherzinger.

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.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”, “CDI”, “we”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property, including all trademarks and associated rights, of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (the “Preakness IP Rights”) from 1/ST Maryland LLC, an affiliate of 1/ST Racing, for a purchase price of $85 million, subject to customary closing conditions (the “Transaction”).

This May, Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel will host its inaugural Festival of Racing, a two-week-long event culminating with a blockbuster harness racing program on Saturday, May 16. The $1.5 million card, scheduled to begin at 12:45 p.m. (CDT), will feature the inaugural $500,000 Oak Grove Trotting Derby, for 3-year-old male trotters, and its filly companion race, the $300,000 Oak Grove Trotting Oaks.

Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) invites the community to enjoy a day at the track during Kentucky Derby Week with the return of Sunday racing. Guests wearing an official 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pin will receive free general admission to Sunday Funday on April 26.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the "Company", "CDI", "we") announced today that the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky ruled that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (“HISA”) acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner, and therefore its purse-weighted fee methodology and associated efforts to collect fees under this basis are unlawful.