Tag: Kentucky

Equine deaths stop in ‘tracks’ Churchill Downs

Article posted by Coliseum, June 7^th, 2023

The owner of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky (US), the racetrack that hosts the Kentucky Derby, is set to temporarily suspend all racing operations at its legendary namesake track to review protocols in the wake of a series of horse deaths, the company announced on June 2nd. ‘CNN’... » Read more

Rich guest experiences at ‘Run for the Roses’

Article posted by Coliseum, April 27^th, 2023

The 149th running of the horse race Kentucky Derby (US) has not yet been done and already plans are underway for the sesquicentennial – the 150th race. ‘SPECTRUM NEWS 1’ stated that in May 2021, attendance was limited to 52,000 but by last Spring, 147,294 watched in person as 81-1 long... » Read more

Churchill Downs hospitality all set to charm

Article posted by Coliseum, August 2^nd, 2021

Horse racing complex Churchill Downs (US) recently announced three major multiyear capital investments to transform key areas at the home of the Kentucky Derby. These projects will ultimately provide new, unique and extraordinary guest experiences in the coming years. Plans include the debut of a... » Read more

Kentucky Derby to (trot) with few fans

Article posted by Coliseum, August 20^th, 2020

Churchill Downs Racetrack in Kentucky, US, has confirmed that attendance at this year’s Kentucky Derby on September 5th will be limited to less than 23,000 spectators. The attendance has been capped at less than 14 per cent of the total capacity in 2015, when the event attracted a record crowd of... » Read more

Fans flock to LouCity stadium opening event

Article posted by Coliseum, July 17^th, 2020

Almost 5,000 people – 4,850 to be precise – attended the United Soccer League (USL) Championship team Louisville City FC stadium inauguration event. LouCity opened its new Lynn Family Stadium at Louisville in US on July 12. Lynn Family Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium in the Butchertown... » Read more

Quintessential Kentucky Derby in September

Article posted by Coliseum, July 1^st, 2020

The postponed 146th running of the Kentucky Derby will be hosted in the presence of spectators under strict guidelines. This was declared by the Churchill Downs Racecourse in Kentucky, US. The Kentucky Derby is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, almost always on the... » Read more

Rupp Arena to undergo major facelift

Article posted by Coliseum, July 23^rd, 2018

Rupp Arena and Lexington Center in Kentucky will undergo a $214-million facelift and the renovation work is scheduled to be completed by November 2021, according to local me dia reports. The Lexington Center board has hired Messer Construction for the renovation job, Lexington Herald Leader... » Read more