News and Press Releases

Derby City Gaming’s (“DCG”) Donation Station is adding to its impact in the Louisville community, cent by cent. Today, DCG presented a $31,124.19 donation to Down Syndrome of Louisville (“DSL”) through the program. The Donation Station allows guests to donate the remaining balance on their ticket vouchers to support local nonprofit organizations. The more than $31,000 raised for DSL will help sustain its comprehensive lifelong programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families across a 32-county region. Funding will support specialized instruction, developmental services, family resources and opportunities for social engagement, employment readiness and personal growth.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the "Company," "CDI," "we") today reported business results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $750 million share repurchase program. The new share repurchase program replaces the prior $500 million program that was authorized in July 2025.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today the appointment of Michael Tucker to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Tucker has more than 30 years of investment management experience and currently serves as the Founder and Managing Partner of Orvieto Partners, L.P.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”, “CDI”, “we”) announced today plans to relocate its existing historical racing machine (“HRM”) entertainment venue in Henry County, Virginia, following approval of a Special Use Permit by the Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) and The New York Racing Association, Inc. (“NYRA”) announced today the expansion of the Thoroughbred Championship Series (“TCS”) in 2027 to include two distinct divisions – the Derby Division and the Oaks Division. The new Oaks Division will establish a four-race series for elite three-year-old fillies, joining the previously announced six-race Derby Division for the sport’s leading three-year-olds. Together, the two divisions will encompass 10 races offering more than $22 million in purses and prizes. All 10 races will be nationally televised on NBC or FOX networks.

Churchill Downs Racetrack has announced a first-of-its-kind, multi-year partnership with Visa serving as the Preferred Payment Partner of Churchill Downs and the 153rd Kentucky Derby.

Tickets for the 153rd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve and Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs will be available for purchase Thursday (today) at 12 p.m. ET. In addition to premium dining seating, reserved stadium-style seating and general admission, fans can purchase tickets for brand-new seating experiences, including Infield Turf Cabanas, offering private reserved seating for groups of 12 along the turf course. Churchill Downs also has expanded the Homestretch Club, Turfside Reserved Seating and Infield General Admission offerings, giving even more fans the opportunity to enjoy some of the most exciting vantage points throughout the racetrack.

Churchill Downs Incorporated team members recently visited Alley Cat Advocates’ Community Cat Complex to present the nonprofit with the $20,000 grand prize from Give for Good Louisville’s Greatest Two Minutes in Giving and learn more about its work with Louisville’s feral cat population.