ELLIS PARK

Churchill Downs Racetrack to Suspend Racing Operations to Thoroughly Examine Safety Measures

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company will suspend racing operations at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) beginning June 7, 2023, through the remainder of the Spring Meet, scheduled to run to July 3. Live racing at Churchill Downs will be conducted as scheduled this weekend on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. The remainder of the race meet will be relocated to Ellis Park Racing & Gaming (“Ellis Park”) in Henderson, Kentucky, beginning on Saturday, June 10.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company will suspend racing operations at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) beginning June 7, 2023, through the remainder of the Spring Meet, scheduled to run to July 3.
  • Live racing at Churchill Downs will be conducted as scheduled this weekend on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4.
  • Churchill Downs Racetrack has seen an unusual number of horse injuries over the previous month resulting in 12 equine fatalities.
  • The new safety initiatives announced by Churchill Downs earlier this week will remain in effect for the remainder of this meet at Ellis Park.

Churchill Downs Incorporated Completes Acquisition of Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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In acquiring Ellis Park, CDI also assumes the opportunity to construct a track extension facility with historical racing machines in Owensboro, Kentucky.

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  • In acquiring Ellis Park, CDI also assumes the opportunity to construct a track extension facility with historical racing machines in Owensboro, Kentucky.
  • CDIs purchase of Ellis Park follows approval of the transaction by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
  • Ellis Park, located north of the Ohio River and just south of Evansville, Indiana, celebrated 100 years of racing this year.
  • Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs Incorporated Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Churchill Downs has proven it has the experience, resources, and desire to reinvigorate Ellis Park into a premier racing destination and provide unmatched gaming entertainment.

Key Points: 
  • Churchill Downs has proven it has the experience, resources, and desire to reinvigorate Ellis Park into a premier racing destination and provide unmatched gaming entertainment.
  • We are very enthused to welcome Ellis Park to the Churchill Downs racing family, said Bill Carstanjen, Chief Executive Officer of CDI.
  • CDI will acquire all of the outstanding equity of Ellis Entertainment, LLC, the parent company of Ellis Park.
  • Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby.