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Growth of fan base a goal for Churchill
Churchill Downs will continue to seek approval for expanded gambling while looking for ways to bring more women and younger fans to the track, according to the new president. Kevin Flanery said the solutions will differ each...
Overbrook dispersal highlights breeding stock sales
Kentucky's two major breeding stock sales begin Tuesday with one featuring the dispersal of one of Kentucky's most storied breeding operations and both dealing with the effects of the slumping thoroughbred market and overall...
Churchill posts loss following big tax bill
Churchill Downs Inc. blamed its third-quarter loss on a $2.3 million tax bill resulting from an Internal Revenue Service audit, slumping revenues at its racetracks and startup costs for its Florida slots parlor, according to...
No decision reached ending betting times sooner
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A recommendation to close betting on Kentucky races before the horses leave the gate drew fervent debate but no decision Tuesday by the state’s racing regulatory board. Kentucky Horse Racing Commission chairman...
Churchill to pump extra $1.5 million into purses
Churchill Downs Inc. will add $1.5 million to its purses over the next three years as part of a settlement of a 17-month-old court fight with horsemen over account wagering. It also means Churchill can negotiate contracts with...
Deal adds international bettors for Breeders' Cup
Customers of the British-based bet shop Betfair Group Ltd. will be able to wager on the Breeders' Cup World Championships next month, and the Lexington, Ky.-based Breeders' Cup also will be compensated for other non pari-mutuel...
GOP senators propose 2 constitutional amendments on expanded gambling in Ky.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Two key Republican senators said Tuesday they are filing constitutional amendments regarding expanded gambling at Kentucky racetracks. One proposal by Sen. Damon Thayer of Georgetown would allow a statewide...
Keeneland Library seeks to expand
Not far from the multimillion-dollar horse auctions and the crowds cheering on the next winner, Keeneland's less-famous library sits in relative quiet, with films, books, even horse shoes that document the history of...
Churchill, Keeneland get tax refunds
By Gregory A. Hall • The Courier-Journal • October 16, 2009 Kentucky's two most prominent racetracks have received tax refunds because of a drop in their daily average on-track betting on their races. Churchill Downs Inc....
Derby challenge stakes suspended
Churchill Downs is shelving the stakes race at Kempton Park in England that gave the winner an automatic berth into the Kentucky Derby. Churchill spokesman John Asher said Friday that the first-of-its-kind race for the Derby...
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