LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Churchill Downs Inc. is moving to shut down Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans — one of the oldest racetracks in America and the cornerstone of Louisiana horse ...

According to Churchill Downs, it is left with no choice but to request an appearance before the LSRC to begin the next steps for voluntarily surrendering the racing license held by the Fair Grounds.

NEW ORLEANS — Churchill Downs may not seek a racing permit to run horses at the Fair Grounds for the 2025-2026 season, according to sources at the state capitol.

Churchill Downs' current contract requires at least 76 days of thoroughbred racing. Anything short of that and the company could lose its state license and be forced to shut down its 13 off-track ...

After signaling last month that it planned to walk away from its racing and gaming operations at Fair Grounds entirely, Churchill has now secured key concessions from Louisiana regulators — ...