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 United States. Founded in 1875, it operates with approximately 1,840 employees and reported $0.0 in revenue as of 2025. The company specializes in riding and animal sports, notably owning the Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, alongside various other racetrack and casino operations.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1875

Headcount

270

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Riding and animal sports

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

Churchill Downs Racetrack announced on August 20, 2026, the appointment of Eric Thomson as its new Senior Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships. In this role, Thomson will lead marketing, brand strategy, partnerships, sponsorships, licensing, and creative services for Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. Previously, on August 14, a referendum on bringing a Churchill Downs gaming facility to Pulaski, Virginia, was officially placed on the November ballot, with voters set to make a final decision on November 3. The company has identified two vacant buildings on East Main Street as potential locations but has not yet selected a specific site. This follows Churchill Downs Incorporated's second-quarter 2026 results, reported on August 11, which showed higher revenue and earnings year over year. Concurrently, the company outlined plans to sell nine wholly owned regional casinos to refocus on its horse racing, pari-mutuel, and TwinSpires operations.

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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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Churchill Downs (CDI)'s revenues were $0.0 in 2025. Caretta Research has split Churchill Downs (CDI)'s revenue into 2 different product categories.

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Aug

20th

2026

11:22

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Management Changes

Churchill Downs Racetrack Taps Global Marketing Executive Eric Thomson to Lead Marketing & Partnerships

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 20, 2026) – Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) today announced Eric Thomson as its new Senior Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships, where he will lead marketing, brand strategy, partnerships, sponsorships, licensing and creative services for Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs Incorporated

Aug

18th

2026

09:39

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Facility Expansion

Saratoga Builds On Belmont Tourism Gains As Festival Returns Downstate

By Paul Post Belmont Stakes Racing Festival transformed June into one of Saratoga County’s strongest tourism months, with record hotel bookings and sales tax revenue during its three-year run in the Spa City. But the prestigious event will return to New York City next year following completion of a major Belmont Park construction project designed to rejuvenate the historic downstate track.

Saratoga

Aug

14th

2026

17:29

B2B Tag

Pulaski voters decide in November on bringing gaming facility to town

PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) - A referendum on whether to bring a Churchill Downs gaming facility to Pulaski is officially on the November ballot. Voters will make the final decision on Nov. 3. Churchill Downs has identified two vacant buildings on East Main Street as potential locations but has not yet selected a site.

WDBJ

Aug

12th

2026

06:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Is the Triple Crown dead? | GUEST COMMENTARY

Let’s start with a lamentable but undeniable fact: When Maryland’s elected leaders opted to rescue the state’s Thoroughbred racing industry, they dragged taxpayers onto a sinking ship. While a day at the races provides both entertainment and a gambling opportunity, neither is usually thought of as a core responsibility of government.

The Baltimore Sun

Aug

11th

2026

01:59

Capital Investment, Financial Results, Divestiture, B2B Tag, Divestitures, Financial Performance, Investments

Will Casino Divestitures and Derby Investments Change Churchill Downs' (CHDN) Core Racing-Focused Narrative?

Churchill Downs Incorporated recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showing higher revenue and earnings year over year, while outlining plans to sell nine wholly owned regional casinos to concentrate on its horse racing, pari-mutuel, and TwinSpires operations.

Simply Wall Street

Aug

10th

2026

03:30

B2B Tag

As Churchill Downs attempts to undermine the Preakness, Maryland racing is doing what it must to survive.

How much is enough? For Churchill Downs, its appetites seem endless. The publicly traded company that owns the Kentucky Derby and a sprawling portfolio of horse racing tracks across multiple states has become the dominant power in the industry.

The Banner

Aug

9th

2026

06:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Partnerships

Mark Story: Horse racing’s Triple Crown is not dead — but it is in trouble

By Mark Story, Lexington Herald-Leader LEXINGTON, Ky. — As the headlines attest, we are living through one of the most consequential weeks in the history of North American Thoroughbred horse racing. “The Triple Crown Passes Away At 107” sat atop a column written by veteran turf writer Bill Finley for the Thoroughbred Daily News.

Hartford Courant

Aug

7th

2026

07:32

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Turfway Park and Newport Racing & Gaming Support FIESTA NKY

FLORENCE, Ky. (August 7, 2026) — Turfway Park Racing & Gaming and Newport Racing & Gaming partnered with FIESTA NKY during the second quarter, contributing more than $15,000 and participating in volunteer events to support Hispanic and immigrant families across Northern Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Incorporated

Aug

6th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts, Regulations and Policies, Mergers and Acquisitions

Moore: New deal allows state to direct the future of Preakness

Changes lie ahead for Maryland’s signature thoroughbred horse race, including a new, later race day and a new, expanded network television contract. Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced the changes Wednesday to the Preakness Stakes, historically the second event in racing’s Triple Crown.

News From The States

Aug

6th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

Petersburg Live Casino Saps Virginia HHR Revenue with 11.7 Percent Same-Store Decline in July

Virginia HHR revenue rose 1.2 percent in July on an unadjusted basis. On a same-store basis, however, it fell 11.7 percent. The gap reflects the contribution of two new Churchill Downs properties, according to reporting by CDC Gaming.

SCCG Management

Aug

5th

2026

18:07

Events, Capital Investment, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Investments

Preakness timeline change comes with questions about future for Maryland

There’s a shakeup coming to the Triple Crown timeline as Gov. Wes Moore announced the change but skepticism remains for some in Annapolis. The announcement comes as Maryland is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the horse racing industry, raising questions about whether taxpayers will ultimately benefit from the state's growing financial commitment to a sport facing an uncertain future.

WJLA

Aug

5th

2026

09:16

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Partnerships, Facility Expansion

How does horse racing's new championship schedule affect Belmont Stakes, Triple Crown?

Change had long been looming for thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown with owners and trainers increasingly reluctant to stress their horses by entering them in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes all within a span of five weeks.

Newsday

Examples of Churchill Downs (CDI)'s suppliers include Lumen Technologies and WSC Sports.

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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.