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'A lot has changed.' Why Churchill Downs paused its $1 billion project ahead of Derby 2025
Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Inc. has announced a pause of its proposed $1 billion project. Here's what we know.
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Churchill Downs turns 'Winsday' into a community win for Louisville nonprofits
Many in the crowd agreed that Winsday was a win-win. "The race, Churchill Downs, is such a big part of Kentucky, and to know ...
Churchill Downs, Louisville mayor lay out plans for Kentucky Derby safety
Churchill Downs and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg discussed keeping guests safe if severe weather happens during the week.
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Nonprofit that helps immigrant workers on Churchill’s backside hopes to expand
The Backside Learning Center has helped hundreds of immigrant workers on the backside of Churchill Downs for 20 years and is ...
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Louisville medical team provides on-site care to keep jockeys safe at Churchill Downs
While much of the focus during Kentucky Derby season falls on the horses and trainers, the safety and health of jockeys is ...
Kentucky Derby weather: If it rains at Churchill Downs, will horses still race?
"Weather, as with any outdoor event, is a wildcard at the Kentucky Derby!" officials warn. "From sunshine and cloudless skies that bring sun burnt noses and tan lines to spring showers that make our ...
Kentucky Derby: Journalism is 3-1 morning-line favorite for annual race at Churchill Downs
Sovereignty is the 5-1 second choice in the 20-horse field for the May 3 race, while Sandman is the 6-1 third choice.
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Former Louisville kicker the agent for jockey of Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism
Umberto Rispoli — has the mount on the Journalism, who is the favorite for the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill ...
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Citing tariffs, trade disputes, Churchill Downs to halt nearly $1 billion project
Churchill Downs Inc. has delayed its nearly $1 billion renovation project at its Louisville racetrack. The company cited economic uncertainty, including tariff and trade disputes, as the reason ...
$150M Racehorse Trainer With Colt Named After Pat Kelsey Trolls Louisville Coach At Kentucky Derby
Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey met up with famed racehorse trainer Kenny McPeek at Churchill Downs this week ahead of ...