Churchill Downs sues TVG
22 Nov 2006
LOUISVILLE -- As reported by the Associated Press: "Churchill Downs Inc. is suing its simulcasting partner, accusing the Television Games Network of violating its contract by not finding an overseas venue for racing broadcasts until after the racetrack company signed on with a competitor.
"Churchill Downs said TVG had the rights to find a broadcast outlet overseas for its races but failed to do during the nearly 10 years it held the contract.
"After TVG officials said they were concentrating on the U.S. market, Churchill Downs teamed with rival Magna Entertainment and Racing UK Limited in February 2000 to form "Racing World," a venue to broadcast Churchill Downs' races in England and Ireland.
"Only then did TVG sign on with 'At The Races,' a British broadcast partner, to telecast Churchill's races overseas, racetrack officials said..."