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Medina Spirit Claims the Garland of Roses in the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
Medina Spirit Claims the Garland of Roses in the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Medina Spirit claimed the Garland of Roses in the 147
th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. The Company reported that 51,838 fans reveled under cloudless skies to watch as the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” triumphantly returned to the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”).
Medina Spirit Claims the Garland of Roses in the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
May 01, 2021 22:18 ET | Source: Churchill Downs Incorporated Churchill Downs Incorporated Louisville, Kentucky, UNITED STATES
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Medina Spirit claimed the Garland of Roses in the 147
th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. The Company reported that 51,838 fans reveled under cloudless skies to watch as the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” triumphantly returned to the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”).
Fans enjoy opening day at Arlington Park, with a little sadness
Opening Day fans gathered Friday at Arlington Park for a day of sunshine and horse racing in what is likely to be the iconic racetrack s final season. John Starks | Staff Photographer
Race horses are led from the paddock to the track on Opening Day Friday at Arlington Park Friday. John Starks | Staff Photographer
Updated 4/30/2021 8:13 PM
Opening day Friday at Arlington Park attracted a wide mix of people horse racing devotees, first timers, easygoing viewers and pretty much to a person, they expressed dismay that this is likely to be the track s last season.
Churchill Downs valets won t strike during Kentucky Derby
SEIU approved a strike for Local 541 earlier this week after the union and Churchill Downs could not come to a contract agreement. Author: WHAS11 Staff Updated: 12:11 AM EDT May 1, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. The valets at Churchill Downs have decided to work at the Kentucky Derby following talks of a potential strike after the union was not able to come to a contract agreement with the racetrack.
Late Friday night, the attorney representing Service Employees International Union (SEIU) released a statement on their behalf:
“With the world’s eyes on the Kentucky Derby, we want to thank everyone for their support in the fight for livable wages, dignity, and respect for the valets at Churchill Downs. The valets have made the incredibly tough and selfless decision to put this event and the entire community above themselves, and the leadership of SEIU Local 541 respects that decision. The vale