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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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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 ...
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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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Inaugural ‘Winsday’ event being held at Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs is partnering with the Community Foundation of Louisville, putting a spotlight on 50 nonprofits based in the Louisville area.
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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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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 ...
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Kentucky Derby 151: Louisville hotels go all out for Derby season
Louisville welcomes hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world to watch the most exciting two minutes in sports and those people a place to stay.
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 ...
$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 ...