Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI, NASDAQ: CHDN) boasts nearly 150 years of delivering exceptional entertainment experiences, starting with its most iconic asset, the Kentucky Derby. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has diversified its offerings by developing live and historical racing entertainment venues, expanding its TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business, and managing and developing regional casino gaming properties.
A key highlight of CDI's portfolio is the Churchill Downs Racetrack (CDRT), renowned globally as the legendary home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875. This prestigious event is the longest continuously held annual sporting event in the United States. Situated on 175 acres in Louisville, the CDRT hosts Thoroughbred horse racing during its Spring, September, and Fall meets. It features a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, and a stabling area that can accommodate 1,400 horses, along with a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. The racetrack can seat around 60,000 spectators and is known for its themed race days during Derby Week, including the celebrated Kentucky Oaks. Additionally, CDRT operates a year-round simulcast wagering facility, further enhancing its status as a premier horse racing venue.