Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming opens in Kentucky
It’s Churchill Downs Incorporated’s eighth historical horse racing entertainment venue in the state.
US.- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced the opening of Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming in Kentucky. It’s the company’s eighth historical horse racing entertainment venue in the state.
The new 23,000-square-foot venue in Calvert City features 225 historical racing machines (HRM), a retail sportsbook and simulcast wagering. It also offers various food and beverage options. The new HRM entertainment venue will support purse funding for Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel’s racing meet in Oak Grove, Kentucky.
Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming is located at 65 Campbell Drive in Calvert City. CDI received approval from the Calvert City Planning and Zoning Board in December 2024.
Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI, said: “We are setting a new pace for growth as we expand CDI’s footprint in Southwestern Kentucky. 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.”
In the third quarter of 2025, CDI reported a revenue record of $683m, up 9 per cent compared to the same quarter in 2024. Net income was $38.1m, down 42 per cent due to a one-time, non-cash impairment. Adjusted net income totalled $77.1m, and EBITDA was $262.3m, up 11 per cent.
