Richmond Times-Dispatch: ‘Downs is Looking Up’

New Kent track thriving again after investment from Churchill Downs

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NBC and Peacock Deliver Most Watched “Run for the Roses” Since 1989, As Mystic Dan Wins in Thrilling Photo Finish in 150th Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (“CDI”) announced today that NBC Sports will continue to host the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032.

Mystik Dan Wins the Historic 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve

Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”, “CDI”) announced today that a jubilant crowd of nearly 157,000 Derby fans gathered at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) to celebrate and witness Mystik Dan claim the Garland of Roses at the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve at 18-1 odds under mostly cloudy skies.

Thorpedo Anna Claims the Lilies for the 150th Running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks

Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”, “CDI”, “we”) announced a new Kentucky Oaks Day handle record at Churchill Downs Racetrack as Thorpedo Anna captured the Lilies in the 150th running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks. Even under cloudy skies, 107,236 enthusiastic race goers gathered to watch America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies.