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Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa recently recognized several community partners with charitable donations supporting their continued work throughout the Mississippi Delta.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) ("CDI") announced today Gallop for Good: From Race to Retirement (“Gallop for Good”), a national online giving campaign supporting Thoroughbred aftercare nonprofits, centered around a one-day giving event on June 27. As part of the campaign, Gallop for Good will bring together nonprofits, donors and industry partners with a shared commitment to the lifelong welfare of Thoroughbred horses through a centralized online peer-to-peer giving platform connecting aftercare organizations across the country. The day will be celebrated as part of Stephen Foster Day at Churchill Downs Racetrack.

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.

Since becoming the Official Style of the Kentucky Derby in 2011, vineyard vines has helped bring the color, charm and celebratory spirit of Derby fashion to fans at Churchill Downs and across the country. The longstanding partnership continues to honor Derby tradition while making race-day style feel accessible, joyful and unmistakably iconic.

Hallmark’s upcoming original movie Kentucky Roses brings the romance, tradition and pageantry of Derby season to life with scenes filmed on location at Churchill Downs. Premiering on Derby Day 2026, the film celebrates the shared spirit of Hallmark and the Kentucky Derby—family, legacy, nostalgia and unforgettable moments passed down through generations.