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By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After consultation with local public health officials, Churchill Downs Racetrack announced today amid public health concerns regarding COVID-19 that it will delay the reopening of its stable areas at both Churchill Downs Racetrack and...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- OAKLAWN TO CLOSE CASINO FOR TWO WEEKS; RACING TO CONTINUE HOT SPRINGS, AR (Sunday, March 15, 2020) – With the unfortunate announcement Sunday afternoon that two people have tested positive for Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Garland County, Oaklawn has made...

By Grant LaGrange —- Louisiana Derby to Run as Scheduled on March 21 NEW ORLEANS, LA., (March 13, 2020) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today amid public health concerns regarding COVID-19, all live races beginning immediately through the...

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19; RACES TO CONTINUE WITH LICENSED PERSONNEL HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – With the utmost regard for the safety and well-being of our customers and employees and in following the...

By Grant LaGrange —- Louisiana Derby possible released Saturday’s Louisiana Derby draw open to the public NBCSN to broadcast Louisiana Derby & Fair Grounds Oaks live OVERFLOW FIELD EXPECTED FOR TWINSPIRES.COM LOUISIANA DERBY Risen Star division two winner Modernist...

By Mike Henry —- TAMPA BAY DOWNS ANNOUNCES STEPS TO MINIMIZE CORONAVIRUS RISK OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs has announced a number of proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of patrons, employees and horsemen during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak and beyond....

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Nadal Settling in at Oaklawn with Help from another Hall of Fame Trainer With Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas initially in tow, Nadal galloped approximately 1 1/8 miles in his first appearance over the Oaklawn surface after arriving early Wednesday...

Tonya Abeln —- Turfway Park to Hold Jeff Ruby Steaks and Remaining Races Spectator-Free Kentucky Derby 146 Still Scheduled as Planned for First Saturday in May FLORENCE Ky., (March 12, 2020) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Jeff...

By David Joseph —- HORSES UNDER CARE OF TRAINERS NAMED IN FEDERAL INDICTMENT TO UNDERGO MANDATORY MINIMUM 60-DAY STAND DOWN PERIOD PRIOR TO RACING AGAIN AT STRONACH GROUP TRACKS HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The Stronach Group announced today that all horses who were under...