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Nearly $1 billion in Kentucky Derby upgrades

Churchill Downs is Spending Nearly $1 Billion for Kentucky Derby Renovations

The Twin Spires used to tower as obelisks over historic Churchill Downs. When the latest round of renovations is complete, the centerpiece will serve as one small part of the horse racing coliseum in Louisville.

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Churchill Downs’ ‘largest expansion’ ever: Nearly $1 billion in Kentucky Derby upgrades

The infield at the Kentucky Derby is going to get a lot posher as part of new renovation that Churchill Downs is calling “the largest expansion and renovation undertaken in the 150-year history” of the track. Between 2025 and 2028, Churchill Downs Inc. plans to invest up to $920 million on track improvements, according to the announcement.

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CDI unveils $920M Churchill Downs Racetrack expansion plan, to be wrapped up by 154th Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced an expansion and renovation plan for its historic Louisville racetrack, aiming to transform the Kentucky Derby experience over the next four years. The $920 million investment,

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When is the 2025 Kentucky Derby? The 'Run for the Roses' 151st annual event

Up to 20 horses will run in the 151st annual Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The main event will take place between ...

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Will the 2025 Kentucky Derby break a previous economic impact record? Here's what to know

Louisville is anticipating a record amount of economic impact of more than $440 million from the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Here's ...

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Kentucky Derby Alumni Update: Epic Ride

Epic Ride, a 2024 Kentucky Derby alumnus, took trainer John Ennis to his first Derby, and the ride is not over yet. In ...

Dramatic photo finish, massive upset mark the Road to the Kentucky Derby

Weekend action on the "Road to the Kentucky Derby" featured a dramatic photo finish in New Mexico and a huge upset in ...

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The Derby Bubble Presented By Kentucky-Breds: Back On The Trail For 2025

Andrew Champagne's top 20 contenders for the 2025 Kentucky Derby following the Risen Star Stakes and Sunland Derby ...

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Inside the Kentucky Derby: John Battaglia and Rebel Preview

Despite weather delays, the Road to the Derby races continue with the John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway and the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park.

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Mystik Dan, the 150th winner of the Kentucky Derby, will be etched in the history books and on a horse lover’s arm. Stride safety sensors can measure 2400 motions per second, sometimes before ...

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