Breaking down the numbers of the Churchill Downs revamp

$920 million. That’s the price tag on Churchill Downs’ latest round of capital projects, slated to extend through 2028. Let’s break down the numbers by project.

The Skye Project

• $455 to $465 million. The amount invested in the section that starts beyond the finish line and extends to the First Turn Club.
• 11,500. The number of existing uncovered seats that will be replaced with 13,300 upgraded seats.
• 5-stories. The height of the structure that will replace the existing Skye Terrace.

Rendering courtesy of Churchill Downs

Conservatory Project

• $320 to $330 million. The cost of replacing the temporary seats in the infield along the homestretch of the racetrack.
• 2,100. The number of temporary seats to be replaced.

Rendering courtesy of Churchill Downs

Infield General Admission Project

• $60 to $70 million. The cost of three new amenities buildings.

Rendering courtesy of Churchill Downs

Infrastructure Projects

• $45 to $55 million. The investment into general infrastructure improvements for horsemen and trainers.