![]() |
Churchill Downs News
Churchill Downs reports results
6 Aug 2008
Churchill Downs reports net revenues from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2008 totaled $179.3 million, an increase of 6 percent over net revenues from continuing operations of $169.9 million recorded during the second quarter of 2007.
CDI, Florida horsemen reach agreement
8 Jul 2008
Officials of Churchill Downs Incorporated and representatives of the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association have come to agreements on slots and purse contracts.
Churchill Downs board member resigns
2 Jul 2008
Churchill Downs Incorporated reports that on June 19, 2008, Seth W. Hancock tendered his resignation from the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately.
Churchill Downs conducts 2008 Annual Meeting
20 Jun 2008
Churchill Downs Incorporated conducted its annual meeting of shareholders today at Churchill Downs racetrack.
Churchill Downs slapped with fine
17 Jun 2008
News Brief: The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority today fined Churchill Downs Inc. $15,000 for track officials' role in the hiring of assistant starter Clinton Beck to handle the thoroughbred Pyro during the May 3 Kentucky Derby.
Churchill Down offers new betting optiton
10 Jun 2008
News Brief: Beginning Wednesday, Churchill Downs customers can make a bundle of bets for a price set below what it would cost to make each individual combination of bets.
Eight Belles to rest in Kentucky Derby Museum
4 Jun 2008
News Brief: Churchill Downs Inc. today announced that the remains of Eight Belles, the runner-up in Kentucky Derby 134, will be interred at the Kentucky Derby Museum on the grounds of Louisville's Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs named top wonder
22 May 2008
News Brief: Churchill Downs has been named the top 'wonder' in Louisville in a contest co-sponsored by Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson, the Louisville Historical League and LouisvilleMojo.com.
Churchill Downs files suit against KHBPA, KTA
15 May 2008
Churchill Downs Incorporated, Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company and Calder Race Course, Inc. today filed suit against the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and officers of each organization in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.
Churchill Downs forced to cut purses
9 May 2008
Churchill Downs Racetrack has been forced to cut purses by 20 percent because the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association have blocked the distribution of Churchill Downs’ simulcast signal.
Churchill Downs Incorporated reports Q1 results
7 May 2008
Churchill Downs Incorporated reports net revenues from continuing operations for Q1 totaled $65.7 million, an increase of 37.4 percent over net revenues from continuing operations of $47.8 million recorded during Q1 2007.
Big Brown wins Kentucky Derby
5 May 2008
The largest Kentucky Derby crowd of the 21st century gathered under the historic Twin Spires to watch undefeated Derby favorite Big Brown power through the stretch.
Kentucky Derby runs Red Carpet Program
25 Apr 2008
Celebrity guests planning to attend Kentucky Derby 134 will literally receive the “red carpet treatment” when they arrive at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3.
Churchill Downs files suit against THG And FLHBPA
25 Apr 2008
Churchill Downs Incorporated, Calder Race Course and Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company today filed suit against the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Group, the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the officers of each organization in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.
Sr. VP to leave Calder Race Course
9 Apr 2008
Churchill Downs Incorporated reports that C. Kenneth Dunn, senior vice president of Florida Operations for the Company, is stepping down from that position.
Churchill Downs signs promo deal
20 Mar 2008
News Brief: Churchill Downs Inc. has signed a promotional deal with filmmaker brothers John and Brad Hennegan, who are about to release a new documentary about the Kentucky Derby.
Churchill Downs reports results
14 Mar 2008
Churchill Downs reports for the full year, net revenues from continuing operations grew to $410.7 million, a 9.0 percent increase from the prior year total of $376.7 million.
Bobby Flay hosts Kentucky Derby Party
6 Mar 2008
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay’s has been named as official host and spokesperson for Kentucky Derby Party.
Kentucky Derby logo at NASCAR race
3 Mar 2008
Churchill Downs and UPS unveiled a special Kentucky Derby 134 paint scheme that will be featured on the #44 UPS Toyota Camry during the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
Churchill Downs CEO responds to Miami-Wade vote
30 Jan 2008
Robert L. Evans, president and chief executive officer of Churchill Downs Incorporated has issued the a statement in reaction to results from yesterday’s elections in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Churchill Downs open to OTB
10 Jan 2008
News Brief: Churchill Downs track president Steve Sexton said today the company is open to operating a casino at an off-track location if that's what legislators prefer.
Churchill Downs launches official websites
7 Jan 2008
Churchill Downs today launched the official Web site for the 2008 Kentucky Derby, Kentuckyderby.com, and the official 2008 Kentucky Oaks Web site, Kentuckyoaks.com.
Churchill merging online wagering sites
27 Nov 2007
Churchill Downs Inc. will consolidate the three advance-deposit wagering sites that it bought earlier this year into its own service, TwinSpires.com.
Churchill Downs holds quarterly meeting
16 Nov 2007
The board of directors of Churchill Downs Incorporated has declared an annual dividend of 50 cents per share on the Company’s common stock, payable Jan. 23, 2008, to stockholders of record on Dec. 28, 2007.
Churchill Downs reports Q3 results
8 Nov 2007
Churchill Downs Incorporated today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2007.
|
|||