Churchill Downs Pays Record Purses

Revenue from the 1,000 historical racing machines installed last September at Churchill Downs' Derby City Gaming has resulted in a record $32.2 million in prize money for horsemen at the Louisville, Kentucky racetrack. The total for the 145th Spring Meet, which ended June 29, was $9.9 million, 45 percent higher than last year's $22.2 million total.

Churchill Downs Pays Record Purses

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