The Derby and Oaks fans from throughout our region and across the United States, along with those that join us from around the world readily and easily adjusted to the major changes in our security and hospitality procedures when they were implemented four years ago. These procedures are now a regular part of the Derby and Oaks experience, and many patrons have told us that they enjoy these marvelous days of racing more now than ever before.

But I think in whole, the industry has a strong coalition and will continue to persevere and try to pass various types of legislation with gaming at the top of the priority list.

Churchill Downs is excited to bring the Kentucky Derby post-selection show to Derby fans, downtown workers and residents, and visitors to our community at Fourth Street Live.

Increasing the price to the customer is typically not a good idea. We're not in favor of a 'take-out' increase.

It was primarily envisioned for medical students, and they didn't use it,

Everybody likes to start the New Year out with a little good news.

This is an issue that could bring $400-$450 million to the state of Kentucky, not just to the particular locales that the racetracks are in, but to communities across the state.

Until I see what his plan is, it's hard to comment.

We're there to protect them and primarily to keep them from getting a DWI, ... But, they got to be responsible to call us.

We still have much to do in the aftermath of the tornado, but we are confident that Ellis Park will be in good shape for its 2006 meet.