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Is Horse Racing Dead? Kentucky Derby Day Handle Hit Record Amounts

May 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment

churchill downs ky derby dayWith wagering above $200 million for the first time and a top-10 crowd on Kentucky Derby Day, Louisville-based Churchill Downs Inc. expects to add between $4-6 million in increased profitability, the company announced earlier this month.

Source: Kentucky Derby and Derby Day Handle Hit Record Highs

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