Less than a week after its grand opening July 9, a majority stake in Casino Salem at The Mall at Rockingham Park has been sold to Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI), company officials confirmed Tuesday.

Churchill Downs also announced Thursday that The Kentucky Oaks is making a move to prime time for the first time in its history. Next year's running, Kentucky Oaks 152 on May 1, 2026, will air at ...

Churchill Downs isn’t just about the Run for the Roses, it’s a summer destination packed with high-stakes action every weekend. This Saturday, June 28, 2025, the iconic track returns to the ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A big change is coming to the 152nd running of the Kentucky Oaks in 2026. Churchill Downs announced on Thursday the Oaks will air during primetime at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and ...

Churchill Downs has priced itself right out of the south Louisville neighborhood that surrounds it, and Derby Week is no boon for local businesses.

Churchill Downs' decision to move the Kentucky Oaks to prime time will negatively impact Louisville restaurants. Oaks night is typically the biggest night of the year for many restaurants ...

When the Kentucky Oaks moves to prime time, restaurant workers and owners will suffer, but Churchill Downs only cares about its bottom line.