The Kentucky Oaks will shift to primetime on NBC in 2026 to boost viewership and wagering. Churchill Downs Inc. saw a record breaking second quarter. Coming off the Kentucky Derby, the ...

The television ratings for this year’s Kentucky Derby were the best since 1989. Alas, minus the Derby winner, the Preakness experienced a 15.7 percent decline from viewership in 2024.

Churchill Downs Inc. reported record-breaking second-quarter net revenue of $934.4 million, driven by the Kentucky Derby's success. Despite halting a $1 billion renovation project, smaller updates ...

Coming off the Kentucky Derby, the Louisville-based company pulled in an all-time record net revenue of $934.4 million, according to a July 23 press release. This was up nearly 5% when compared to ...