Churchill Downs opens 8th historical racing facility in Kentucky

Edited Churchill Downs news release
Photo: Churchill Downs Inc.

Churchill Downs Inc. opened Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming in southwestern Kentucky to the public Wednesday.

It's the Louisville, Ky., company’s eighth historical horse racing entertainment venue in Kentucky. The 23,000-square-foot venue in Calvert City features 225 historical racing machines, a retail sportsbook, simulcast wagering and various food and beverage offerings. The new HRM entertainment venue will support purse funding for Oak Grove Racing's meet in Oak Grove.

Oak Grove Racing, also owned by CDI, is a harness-racing track about an hour away from Calvert City.

“We are setting a new pace for growth as we expand CDI's footprint in southwestern Kentucky,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI. “Marshall Yards reflects our vision to build destination experiences that generate local economic opportunities, inspire regional tourism and secure our place at the forefront of racing and entertainment.”

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