Churchill Downs announced today plans to celebrate the first
Saturday in May, the traditional date of the annual Kentucky Derby,
by hosting a day-long at-home Kentucky Derby party to raise $2
million for COVID-19 emergency relief efforts. Though the 146th
Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve was postponed until
Sept. 5 this year due to public health concerns related to the
spread of COVID-19, Churchill Downs invites fans to honor the
annual tradition while staying “Healthy at Home.”
Fans can tune in to a special broadcast on NBC on May 2, from 3
to 6 p.m. EST, which will feature the 2015 Kentucky Derby that
began the legendary American Pharaoh’s historic Triple Crown run
(full NBC Sports show details to be announced next week). In
addition, the NBC broadcast will highlight Churchill Downs’ first
ever virtual horse race—The Kentucky Derby: Triple Crown Showdown,
a computer-simulated version of a race under the historic Twin
Spires of Churchill Downs. The virtual race, created by Inspired
Entertainment, will feature the 13 past Triple Crown winners and
use data algorithms including historical handicapping information
about each horse, which helps to determine the probability of their
potential finishing positions.
Beginning on April 30, fans will be able to visit
www.KentuckyDerby.com to choose their favorite horse to win the
virtual race and also join Churchill Downs in making a charitable
donation to COVID-19 emergency relief efforts. All participants who
select the winning horse will be entered to win the ultimate
Kentucky Derby 146 VIP Experience. Churchill Downs has pledged to
match up to $1 million of donations with funds to be directed to
the Team Kentucky Fund and Direct Relief. A small percentage will
be earmarked for the R.E.I.N. Fund (Relief for Equine Industry
Needs), a program managed by Churchill Downs Foundation designed to
benefit workers of the backside whose livelihood has been impacted
by COVID-19 and also to help ensure essential care for horses
throughout the pandemic.
A full day of online festivities is planned on May 2, designed
to encourage the perfect interactive Kentucky Derby party at home.
Churchill Downs will join the Kentucky Derby Museum and other
partners to offer virtual tours, Derby cocktail and
fascinator-making instructions, ideas for party decorations, kids’
crafts, Derby-inspired recipes, an at-home Derby fashion contest
and much more.
“For many fans around the country, the first Saturday in May has
become a part of their family’s yearly traditions,” said Kevin
Flanery, President of Churchill Downs Racetrack. “While we eagerly
look forward to the 146th Kentucky Derby this year on the first
Saturday in September, we will celebrate the annual excitement of
our traditional date with our fans and community by offering ways
for us to join together for a great cause. Our fans will be
captivated by the realistic view of the virtual race and we can
debate, as we do each year, our favorite to win.”
“The anticipation of which Triple Crown winner will emerge as
the ultimate champion is thrilling,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of
Churchill Downs Incorporated, “but most importantly, we are proud
to use this platform as a force for good by raising money for these
worthy COVID-19 emergency initiatives. We urge fans to join us by
donating and celebrating with us from home.”
Join the virtual party by posting your home Derby Party
experience using #KyDerbyAtHome on Saturday, May 2, and follow
@KentuckyDerby on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on the first
Saturday in May to engage with a full day of exciting content and
other at-home Derby parties from across the country. Visit
www.KentuckyDerbyParty.com regularly for an updated schedule of
activities, recipes, ingredient lists, style tips and decorating
ideas so that Kentucky Derby fans can be ready to celebrate the
first Saturday in May together from home.
About Churchill Downs RacetrackChurchill Downs,
the world’s most legendary racetrack, has conducted Thoroughbred
racing and presented the Kentucky Derby since 1875. Located in
Louisville, the flagship racetrack of Churchill Downs Incorporated
(NASDAQ: CHDN) will conduct the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby
Presented by Woodford Reserve on Sept. 5, 2020.
www.ChurchillDowns.com
About Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:
CHDN) Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading
racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored
by our iconic flagship event - The Kentucky Derby. We own and
operate Derby City Gaming, a historical racing machine facility in
Louisville, Kentucky. We also own and operate the largest online
horse racing wagering platform in the U.S., TwinSpires.com, and we
operate sports betting and iGaming through our BetAmerica platform
in multiple states. We are also a leader in brick-and-mortar casino
gaming with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery
terminals and 200 table games in eight states.
www.churchilldownsincorporated.com
About NBC Sports Group and Horse RacingNBC
Sports Group is the exclusive home to the most important and
prestigious events in horse racing, including the Triple Crown, the
Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Royal Ascot, and Pegasus World
Cup Invitational Series. NBC has been the exclusive home of the
Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes since 2001, and the Belmont
Stakes since 2011, when NBC Sports Group reassembled the Triple
Crown.
About Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:
INSE)Inspired offers an expanding portfolio of content,
technology, hardware and services for regulated gaming, betting,
lottery, and leisure operators across retail and mobile channels
around the world. The Company’s gaming, virtual sports, interactive
and leisure products appeal to a wide variety of players, creating
new opportunities for operators to grow their revenue. The Company
operates in approximately 35 jurisdictions worldwide, supplying
gaming systems with associated terminals and content for more than
50,000 gaming machines located in betting shops, pubs, gaming halls
and other route operations; virtual sports products through more
than 44,000 retail channels; digital games for 100+ websites; and a
variety of amusement entertainment solutions with a total installed
base of more than 19,000 devices. www.inseinc.com
About Kentucky Derby MuseumKentucky Derby
Museum, a 501(C)(3) non-profit public charity organization in
Louisville, Kentucky has a commitment to ENGAGE, EDUCATE and EXCITE
everyone about the extraordinary experience that is the Kentucky
Derby. www.DerbyMuseum.org
About Team Kentucky FundThe Team Kentucky Fund
was initiated by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to provide
assistance to Kentuckians who have been severely financially
impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. www.kentucky.gov
About Direct ReliefDirect Relief’s COVID-19
Fund for Community Health supports healthcare workers’ safety and
essential services they provide at America’s safety-net community
and health centers and clinics. More than 30 million of the
country’s most vulnerable residents rely on these local nonprofit
providers for health care – over 65 percent of whom are members of
ethnic and racial minority groups. The funds will be disbursed to
community health centers, free and charitable clinics and
pharmacies, and other non-profit health providers in Direct
Relief’s partner network, which includes thousands of community-run
nonprofit health facilities in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
www.directrelief.org
About R.E.I.N. FundRelief for Equine Industry
Needs (R.E.I.N.) was established by the Churchill Downs Foundation
in response to the growing needs in the racing industry as a result
of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent interruption of
customary racing operations. The emergency relief fund specifically
addresses the needs of backside communities by providing meals,
micro-grants and financial assistance with emergency needs as well
as the fulfillment of essential care for horses. The Churchill
Downs Foundation was established to support industry charitable
initiatives such as Thoroughbred aftercare and health and education
opportunities for the valued backside community.
Contact: Tonya AbelnVice President Corporate
CommunicationsChurchill Downs Incorporated(502) 636-4506
(office)(502) 386-1742 (mobile)Tonya.Abeln@KyDerby.com
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