Churchill Downs Racetrack

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We are proud to have recently partnered with Blessings in a Backpack Louisville Chapter to support the students at Semple Elementary School. Churchill Charlie made a special guest appearance and brought smiles and excitement to the students on the playground and in the lunchroom! It was an honor to support such an important cause and be part of this amazing community effort.

✨ Employee Spotlight ✨ Meet our Purchasing Manager, Sam Eddings, MBA! His first Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs was the year that Country House won at 65-1 odds! He is crucial in ensuring our events run smoothly, as he oversees all our procurement processes and functions. Outside of work, you’ll find him hanging out with his dog, Margot or cheering on the Louisville Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. A passionate Formula 1 fan (Go Lando!), he also enjoys traveling and has checked off 25 out of 30 MLB stadiums on his bucket list!

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month we want to highlight one of our most impactful events of the year. In May, we proudly celebrated the 16th annual Survivors Parade, where we honored 150 incredible breast and ovarian cancer survivors and fighters. These courageous individuals marched the track just before the running of the 150th Longines Kentucky Oaks, inspiring all of us with their strength and resilience. As we continue to raise awareness this October, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our charitable sponsors, Norton Healthcare Cancer Institute and Horses and Hope, for their unwavering commitment to the cause. To all those still fighting, we stand with you. 💖

We recently wrapped another successful September Meet and would like to thank our team, partners and fans who made it possible! In just three weeks, we kicked off the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, witnessed a record-breaking 12th career win from Bango and hosted events including our Oktoberfest-themed Downs After Dark, College Day, Twilight Thursdays and Family Adventure Day. We look forward to resuming racing later this Fall on Sunday, October 27th!

We're thrilled to announce that Sarah Contardo, our Senior Vice President of Sales & Strategy at Churchill Downs, has been recognized as a 2024 Game Changer by Sports Business Journal. Her leadership and dedication continue to elevate Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, making a lasting impact on the sports and entertainment industry. Congratulations, Sarah, on this well-deserved honor! We are proud to have you on our team as we move toward another historic Kentucky Derby!

We just wrapped up an incredible Sponsor Summit in Chicago! It's moments like these that remind us why we have the best partners in sports and entertainment. Together, we're building something truly special, and we can't wait for what the future holds as we head toward the 151st Kentucky Derby. Thank you to all our partners for your continued support and collaboration!

This past Thursday, Churchill Downs hosted the first ever Purple Takeover in partnership with Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC. Together, we continue to unite the community through sports and creating unforgettable experiences. Thank you to all the fans who made The Purple Takeover at Churchill Downs a success! 🏇

This past weekend Churchill Downs hosted a fantastic College Day, bringing together students for an unforgettable day at the track. We were thrilled to put together an event that welcomed hundreds of students who enjoyed free admission, exclusive discounts, and exciting giveaways. The highlight was our partnership with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, Inc. which enabled us to award $20,000 in scholarships, helping support students from diverse backgrounds, including those in the equine industry! We also want to extend a huge thank you to The Bird's Nest Student Agency for their outstanding support in promoting the event, ensuring College Day was a resounding success!

This morning, team members from Churchill Downs took part in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, honoring the brave firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. By climbing the equivalent of 110 stories, they paid tribute to the heroic efforts of the 343 firefighters from FDNY, ensuring their legacy lives on and supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). We are proud to stand with our community in remembering these heroes and supporting their families. #NeverForget