Only a few weeks remain before the 2023 Kentucky Derby. The Derby is one of the most prestigious equestrian events, and the excitement surrounding it is well-deserved since it is the 149th running of the event. Although the inaugural Derby didn’t take place until 1875, the race has been a yearly tradition since then. The same location has been used for each iteration of this celebration. Churchill Downs is a subsidiary of Churchill Downs Incorporated. Since its inception as a single track in Louisville, Kentucky, Churchill Downs has expanded to become a multi-state, publicly listed firm that includes racetracks, casinos, and an internet gambling company in its portfolio of companies.

The video footage of the Opening Bell at the 2023 Kentucky Derby was just published on Twitter by Nasdaq Exchange, along with other members of the Churchill Downs, Inc. staff. The much-anticipated horse race, scheduled to take place in a few weeks, will undoubtedly get off to a good start with this.

A great way to start off the equestrian event

Founded on the lasting popularity of the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) has become a global leader in the racing, online wagering, and gaming entertainment industries. Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs, Inc., and other members of the crew rang the Opening Bell in preparation for this year’s 149th running of the Derby. It is also an annual practice to ring the bell before the most anticipated Derby; therefore, the video of Carstanjen doing so grabbed attention shortly after it was uploaded to Twitter.

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In the Twitter post, the caption read, “And they’re off! #NasdaqListed Churchill Downs Incorporated rings in the @KentuckyDerby ahead of its 149th running at  @ChurchillDowns on 5/6. #KyDerby.” There are many opportunities for celebration in the weeks leading up to the Derby, and none more so than the Opening Bell, which is rung at the start of each one. Each year, these gatherings bring in an estimated $400 million to the local economy. 

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), with headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, has grown through the addition of live and historical racing entertainment venues, and it is surely an honor for the company’s CEO to ring the bell to kick off the most prestigious equestrian sports week.

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The weeks leading up to the Derby will be a veritable feast for equestrian fans, who can look forward to a number of exciting events.