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Edwards Named Churchill VP of Marketing

At Churchill Downs, Edwards will oversee the development and implementation of marketing, branding, and social media strategies for Churchill Downs' live racing meets.

 Thursday, November 01, 2012
Economic Indicators: Healthy Gains in June

Economic Indicators: Healthy Gains in June

North American racing continues on its road to recovery from the economic downturn as pari-mutuel handle, purses, and race days all posted healthy gains for the month of June, according to Equibase.

 Thursday, July 05, 2012
Walk-Up Derby, Oaks Ticket Prices Increased

Walk-Up Derby, Oaks Ticket Prices Increased

Churchill Downs announced March 9 it will increase walk-up general admission prices for this year's Kentucky Derby and Oaks, but will keep prices unchanged for online and advance sales.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
Churchill to Host Downs After Dark Again

Churchill to Host Downs After Dark Again

When the popular Downs After Dark nighttime racing program returns to Churchill Downs Friday, June 11, there will be a new twist.

 Monday, May 24, 2010
Churchill: Friday Night Lights

Churchill: Friday Night Lights

Churchill Downs will install permanent lights and schedule regular nighttime racing programs. The announcement was made Nov. 17 during a news conference at the Louisville racetrack.

 Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Rachel Alexandra Works Under Lights

Rachel Alexandra Works Under Lights

Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and BlackBerry Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Rachel Alexandra was among the horses working at Churchill Downs on the morning of June 15 as horses trained under lights for the first time in the track's 135-year history.

 Monday, June 15, 2009