Fall meet starts at Churchill Downs amid economic concerns
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The Twin Spires are back in the spotlight for the fall meet at Churchill Downs. This is the first since lawmakers struck down expanded gaming in the summer special session. We wanted to know what that means for tracks like Churchill Downs moving forward.
“Kentucky race tracks have collectively asked for about 25 percent fewer racing dates in 2010 that were requested in 2009,” Churchill Downs President Kevin Flanery said. “That’s directly a result of people leaving the jurisdiction to go race in places that offer expanded gaming.”
