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Latest news March 25, 2024
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Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Tony Calo New Announcer at Ellis Park; Will Join Joe Kristufek, Kaitlin Free and Kevin Kilroy on Churchill Downs Handicapping Team
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) announced today that Tony Calo has been named the new track announcer at Ellis Park Racing & Gaming. Calo, a veteran in the horse racing industry, will continue to serve as the announcer at Turfway Park Racing...
Latest news January 31, 2024
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Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Dr. Dana Stead Equine Safety and Integrity Veterinarian
In this role, Dr. Stead will provide essential veterinarian support and oversight at all CDI-owned racetracks including the Company’s flagship Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.
Latest news January 10, 2024
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Kentucky Derby Purse Raised to Record $5 Million
Kentucky Derby Purse Raised to Record $5 Million; 50-Race Spring Meet Stakes Menu Totals Record $25.6 Million.
Stakes Recap November 26, 2023
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Gigante Wins Off-The-Turf Commonwealth
Gigante Wins Off-The-Turf $257,500 Commonwealth on Closing Day.
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Stakes Advance November 26, 2023
Gaffalione Clinches 11th Leading Rider Title at Churchill Downs
Gaffalione Clinches 11th Leading Rider Title at Churchill Downs; Trainer, Owner Races up for Grabs on Closing Day
Stakes Recap November 25, 2023
Churchill Downs Stakes Recaps and Quotes: Stars of Tomorrow II
Churchill Downs Stakes Recaps and Quotes: Stars of Tomorrow II
Stakes Recap November 25, 2023
Trademark Earns 103 Brisnet Speed Rating in Gutsy Clark Victory
BBN Racing’s Trademark tied his career best Brisnet Speed Rating of 103 with his narrow victory over First Mission
Stakes Recap November 24, 2023
Trademark Hangs a Nose on First Mission in the Clark
Trademark Hangs a Nose on First Mission in Grade II, $600,000 Clark
Stakes Advance November 24, 2023
Xigera Heads for Planned Break Following Falls City Romp
Xigera Heads for Planned Break Following Falls City Romp, Targets 2024 la Troienne
Stakes Recap November 23, 2023
Odds-on Xigera Rolls in Falls City
Odds-on Xigera Rolls in Grade III, $400,000 Falls City on Thanksgiving Day