Gayle Benson Issues Statement Amid Push to Save Horse Racing at Fair Grounds

Gayle Benson issues statement amid push to save horse racing at Fair Grounds

As the state of horse racing at the Fair Grounds remains in limbo, there has been a public call to have someone come in and save the industry.

Churchill Downs moves to shut down Fair Grounds, citing legal and legislative losses

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

Fair Grounds racing season is in peril after owner says it plans to pull out of Louisiana

The New Orleans annual horse racing season at the Fair Grounds Race Course is in peril after the owner, Churchill Downs Inc., said it plans to relinquish its license following the failure to get Louisiana lawmakers to agree a new subsidy to replace lost slots revenue.

Churchill Downs threatens to surrender Fair Grounds racing license

Churchill Downs is threatening to surrender the Fair Grounds’ racing license after a Louisiana court ruling slashed revenue from historical horse racing machines.

Good-Bye Churchill Downs; Hello Gayle Benson?

Churchill Downs Inc.’s (CDI) announcement that they might surrender their Fair Grounds racing license could be viewed as good news.

Report: Churchill Downs plans to give up Fair Grounds license

Churchill Downs Inc. plans to give up its racing and gaming licenses for Fair Grounds after state legislators did not agree to a subsidy to replace lost revenue from slots.In a letter to the Louisiana State Racing Commission and state legislators dated Monday, CDI CEO William Carstanjen said the company "is left with no choice" but to take steps to voluntarily surrender its Fair Grounds licenses, Nola.com and other media outlets reported. CDI wa…