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Churchill Downs to Increase Security at Fall Meet

In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the current situation in the United States, Churchill Downs will implement new security measures for its 24-day fall meet that begins Oct. 28.

 Thursday, October 18, 2001

Churchill Downs to Increase Security at Fall Meet

In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the current situation in the United States, Churchill Downs will implement new security measures for its 24-day fall meet that begins Oct. 28.

 Thursday, October 18, 2001

Churchill: Derby Pumps $217.8M Into Economy

About a month after it made a public pitch for tax reductions and support from the state, Churchill Downs said Monday that the 2001 Kentucky Derby contributed $217.8 million to the economy Louisville, Ky., and the surrounding region over a three-day period.

 Monday, August 27, 2001

Officials: Kentucky Losing Too Much Ground

During a Tuesday morning hearing one legislator called "an eye-opener," representatives from Kentucky's horse racing and breeding industry outlined its current status and the economic challenges it faces. And it wasn't a pretty picture.

 Tuesday, July 24, 2001

On-Track Numbers Decline at Churchill; Betting at Record Level

Although on-track attendance and betting fell, total all-source wagering during the Churchill Downs spring meet reached a record $522.4 million.

 Sunday, July 08, 2001

Arizona Joins Roster of States Offering Derby Future Wager

The second of three pools in Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager is underway and it will offer the first opportunity for racing fans in Arizona to attempt to select the winner of Kentucky Derby 127 weeks in advance of the race.

 Thursday, March 08, 2001

Safety First: Churchill Replaces Inner Rail

Fans attending upcoming Spring Meet races at Churchill Downs may not immediately notice a change, but the jockeys and horses that compete on the historic track will significantly benefit from a new safety rail that is currently being installed along the inside portion of the one-mile dirt oval.

 Tuesday, January 23, 2001

First Derby Future Wager Pool in Mid-February

Due to the date of Easter weekend this year, Churchill Downs has amended the schedule for the third pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager. Pool 1 is scheduled for Feb. 15-18; Pool 2 is set for March 8-11; and Pool 3 will run from April 5-8. The 127th renewal of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 5. Pool Three will be conducted a week earlier than in the first two years of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager.

 Wednesday, January 10, 2001

Here and There...

Racing and breeding news and information.

 Monday, October 09, 2000

Churchill Working on Master Plan for Track

Churchill Downs announced Friday it has selected Louisville, Ky.-based Luckett & Farley to develop a master plan for renovation and improvement of the track's facilities and land.

 Saturday, August 12, 2000
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