Business UpdateMay 1, 2026, 11:22 PM
Churchill Downs Sets Record $89M Wagering for Kentucky Oaks
AI Summary
Churchill Downs Inc. announced record-breaking wagering for the 152nd running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks, with total race day wagering reaching $89 million, an 18% increase from 2024. All-sources wagering on the Kentucky Oaks race itself hit over $29 million, up 29% year-over-year, and TwinSpires also set a new record with $24 million in wagers. The event, attended by over 103,000 fans, also continued its tradition of supporting women's health initiatives, raising nearly $2 million through its Survivors Parade.
Key Highlights
- Kentucky Oaks race day wagering set a new record of $89 million, up 18% from 2024.
- All-sources wagering on the Kentucky Oaks race reached an all-time high of over $29 million, up 29% from last year.
- TwinSpires set a new record of $24 million in wagering on Churchill Downs races for Kentucky Oaks Day, up 24% from last year.
- Over 103,000 fans attended the 152nd running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks.
- The Oaks Survivors Parade charitable initiative has raised nearly $2 million for women's health advocacy since its inception.