Tag: Churchill Downs


Churchill Downs to be back on ‘trot’-track

Churchill Downs to resume racing

The Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky (US), home of the Kentucky Derby, said recently that the racetrack will resume live horse racing on September 14th after the implementation of new safety measures. ‘CBS NEWS’ stated that the announcement followed a temporary suspension of racing in... » Read more


Churchill Downs new paddock ‘transformational’

New premium seating for Kentucky Derby

For the first time since the Kentucky Derby, the Churchill Downs in South Louisville, Kentucky, United States, is showing off the progress on the new $200 million paddock construction project. ‘WDRB.com’ stated that with Derby 150 still about nine months away (May 2024), construction... » Read more


Equine deaths stop in ‘tracks’ Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs to suspend race operations

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’

New premium seating for the 150th Kentucky Derby

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 weaving in history-modernity

Churchill Downs to add premium experience

Work is progressing on the First Turn Grandstand at the Churchill Downs (racecourse in Louisville, Kentucky, US), a new permanent location at one of the track’s best vantage points for watching the race. ‘Kentucky News’ stated that when a fan walks into the premium seating area of Churchill... » Read more


Lavish look for Churchill Downs Racetrack

Churchill Downs renovation

Churchill Downs Incorporated (‘CDI’) (US) announced on April 27th the transformative Paddock redevelopment project (the ‘Paddock Project’) that will debut for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in May 2024. The $185-$200 million redesign is the final phase of a previously-announced... » Read more


Churchill Downs to bask in pristine glory

Churchill Downs renovation project update Sept 2021

Two major projects are underway at the horse racing complex at Churchill Downs (US) that will lead to some changes with September and Fall races. The ‘WDRB.com’ stated that the historic Louisville horse racing track announced a trio of projects in July this year that will be worked on through... » Read more


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