Churchill Downs (CDI)

http://www.churchilldownsincorporated.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/churchill-downs/

Churchill Downs, also known as CDI, is a publicly owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1875, the company employs approximately 1,840 individuals. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, Churchill Downs specializes in media and TV services. The company owns and operates the Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, along with additional racetrack and casino operations.

Revenue

Founded

1875

Headcount

1,831

Headquarters

Primary Segment

Riding and animal sports

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On May 1, 2026, Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Always A Runner captured the Lilies in the 152nd running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks, topping a field of 13 fillies. Earlier the same day, the facility's network infrastructure faced challenges preparing for the Kentucky Derby on May 2, requiring temporary setups to serve the massive influx of guests. Previously, on April 30, HBA Media, acting on behalf of NBC Sports and Churchill Downs, secured broadcast and streaming distribution for Kentucky Derby 152 across 19 networks in more than 170 territories across five continents. Also on April 30, Churchill Downs Racetrack unveiled an enhanced lineup of events and guest appearances for the 152nd Longines Kentucky Oaks, held on May 1, which included Nicole Scherzinger performing the National Anthem.

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Churchill Downs (CDI) offers 2 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Churchill Downs (CDI)'s product portfolio comprises of riding and animal sports and search, social, and retail media.

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May

24th

2026

09:39

Events, B2B Tag

Churchill Downs Update: Magnitude Breezes Five Furlongs in 1:02.60 for $2 Million Stephen Foster

May 24, 2026 Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Dubai World Cup (Grade I) winner Magnitude continued his preparation toward the $2 million Stephen Foster (GI) on June 27 with a five-furlong breeze in 1:02.60 Sunday morning at Churchill Downs.

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May

18th

2026

01:00

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Churchill Downs Incorporated : CHDN May 18 2026 Investor Presentation vF

Investor Presentation May 18, 2026 Business Overview and Case for Investing Business Overview and Case for Investing Segment Overviews: Live and Historical Racing Churchill Downs Racetrack and The Kentucky Derby Historical Racing Entertainment Wagering Services

MarketScreener

May

14th

2026

14:10

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Regional Reach, presented by Fasig-Tipton: Maryland and the Midlantic Region

The leaders of Maryland's Thoroughbred industry are not resigned to the fact that racing in their state has reached a watershed moment. They see it as the catalyst that will mark the beginning of a large-scale resurgence in the coming years.

Thoroughbred Daily News

May

6th

2026

15:50

Events, B2B Tag

Derby winner Golden Tempo opts out of Preakness, highlighting Triple Crown scheduling woes

For the second consecutive year, the winner of the Kentucky Derby is opting out of the Preakness Stakes. On Wednesday, Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Cherie DeVaux announced her horse, Golden Tempo, would not participate in the second leg of the Triple Crown later this month.

Awful Announcing

May

6th

2026

14:02

Events, B2B Tag

Winsday Returns with Even Greater Community Impact, Celebrating Local Nonprofits During Kentucky Derby Week

Louisville, KY., (May 6, 2026) – Churchill Downs, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, celebrated another successful Winsday, presented by Resolute Racing, during Kentucky Derby Week. The annual event is dedicated to supporting local nonprofits and spotlighting the important work they do to make the Kentuckiana region a more vibrant place to live, work and play.

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May

6th

2026

08:05

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Winsday Returns with Even Greater Community Impact, Celebrating Local Nonprofits During Kentucky Derby Week

May 06, 2026 CDRT Track Team Louisville, KY., (May 6, 2026)-Churchill Downs, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, celebrated another successful Winsday, presented by Resolute Racing, during Kentucky Derby Week. The annual event is dedicated to supporting local nonprofits and spotlighting the important work they do to make the Kentuckiana region a more vibrant place to live, work and play.

Churchill Downs

May

5th

2026

10:08

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Churchill Downs Incorporated sees record Kentucky Derby Week handle

The handle for Derby Week was up 3 per cent from 2025. US.- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced that the all-sources handle for Kentucky Derby Week reached $487m, up 3 per cent from the prior record set in 2025.

Focus Gaming News

May

4th

2026

11:46

Financial Results, B2B Tag

How Investors Are Reacting To Churchill Downs (CHDN) Record Derby Week Wagering And Share Buybacks

Churchill Downs Incorporated recently reported first-quarter 2026 results with revenue of US$663 million and net income of US$83 million, while confirming it completed a US$70.8 million share repurchase program that retired 686,258 shares. Record wagering and primetime broadcasts around the 152nd Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks highlighted rising fan engagement and TwinSpires activity, supporting the company’s expectations for record Derby Week Adjusted EBITDA.

Simply Wall Street

May

3rd

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Churchill Downs Buys Preakness Stakes Brand for $85 Million — What Changes for Horse Racing Bettors and the Triple Crown

Right as the sport’s biggest weekend gets underway, Churchill Downs Incorporated quietly made a move that could reshape horse racing for years to come. On April 21, 2026, CDI announced it had agreed to purchase the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for $85 million.

Bettors Insider

May

2nd

2026

20:37

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Golden Tempo Wins the 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve

New All-Time Handle Record Set for Kentucky Derby Week Races Louisville, KY., (May 2, 2026) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”, “CDI”, “we”) announced today that Golden Tempo claimed the Garland of Roses at the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve under partly sunny skies and the cheers of over 150,000 exuberant fans.

Churchill Downs Incorporated

May

2nd

2026

20:37

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Golden Tempo Wins the 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the "Company", "CDI", "we") announced today that Golden Tempo claimed the Garland of Roses at the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve under partly sunny skies and the cheers of over 150,000 exuberant fans.

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May

2nd

2026

18:30

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Golden Tempo Wins the 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve

New All-Time Handle Record Set for Kentucky Derby Week Races Louisville, KY., (May 2, 2026) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”, “CDI”, “we”) announced today that Golden Tempo claimed the Garland of Roses at the 152 nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve under partly sunny skies and the cheers of over 150,000 exuberant fans.

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Churchill Downs (CDI) sells broadcasting rights of its horse racing competitions to 13 companies globally, covering 7 countries. Churchill Downs (CDI)'s rights holders include CNBC and USA Network.