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Total Oaks Day Wagering Up By 6.5% to $39.9M

Total Oaks Day Wagering Up By 6.5% to $39.9M

Churchill Downs Inc. reported record total wagering for the 138th Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) day program of $39.9 million.

 Saturday, May 05, 2012
KY Gov. Signs Equine Health and Welfare Bill

KY Gov. Signs Equine Health and Welfare Bill

Standing in front of the statue of Man o' War at the Kentucky Horse Park June 7, Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear applauded passage of landmark legislation that will enhance the health and welfare of the horse.

 Tuesday, June 08, 2010
KEEP Rally Draws Nearly 1,000

KEEP Rally Draws Nearly 1,000

Nearly a thousand people traveled to Kentucky's state capitol in Frankfort June 17 to rally for a cause they have stood behind for years: to boost the horse racing industry by way of expanded casino gaming.

 Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Churchill Hosts Horses and Hope Program

"Horses and Hope," a new program designed to promote breast cancer awareness in Kentucky's horse industry, will be the focus of a special "Horses and Hope Day at the Races" Nov. 16 at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, November 15, 2008
Princess Haya Receives Clay Medallion

Princess Haya Receives Clay Medallion

The Henry Clay Memorial Foundation has announced the recipient of the Henry Clay Medallion for Distinguished Service is Princess Haya of Jordan, the wife of Sheikh Mohammed.

 Thursday, September 25, 2008