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Louisville Owner Bob Stallings Dies

Louisville owner Bob Stallings died Monday, March 15, at his home after battling brain cancer.

 Monday, March 15, 2010
Report: Churchill Reducing Work Force

Report: Churchill Reducing Work Force

The Louisville Courier-Journal reported late Thursday, July 17, that Churchill Downs is eliminating an unspecified number of jobs across the company.

 Friday, July 18, 2008
Hebert Cleared to Ride at Churchill

Hebert Cleared to Ride at Churchill

Jockey Tracy Hebert has been granted a license to ride by the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority and will be allowed to accept mounts at Churchill Downs, it was reported March 28.

 Friday, March 28, 2008

Frankel Reconsidering Jockey Mount

A disgruntled Bobby Frankel told reporters Wednesday morning he may reconsider Ramon Dominguez as the jockey for High Limit's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) run Saturday. Frankel said after reading a quote from the rider in a Louisville Courier-Journal, it seemed the jockey may lack confidence in High Limit to go forward Saturday.

 Wednesday, May 04, 2005

Churchill Downs Moving Closer to Slot Advocacy

Churchill Downs executives say they are not advocating slot machines at Kentucky racetracks, but at a meeting Monday track president Alex Waldrop made a strong pitch for alternative gaming. Waldrop said alternative gaming was the best long-term solution to keep the racing industry in Kentucky growing, according to Louisville Courier-Journal.

 Friday, November 09, 2001