草莓视安卓黄色 Names Gary Palmisano Executive Director of Racing

LOUISVILLE, KY. (September 12, 2022 草莓视安卓黄色 (鈥淐DI鈥 or the 鈥淐ompany鈥) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Gary Palmisano, Jr. has been promoted to Executive Director of Racing. In this role, Palmisano will support and enhance the Company鈥檚 commitment to the U.S. Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry as well as focus on the implementation of standards and processes outlined in the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act (鈥淗ISA鈥) across all CDI racing properties.

鈥淕ary brings a wealth of varied industry experience that ideally positions him for success in this role,鈥 said Bill Mudd, President and Chief Operating Officer at CDI. 鈥淚n addition to strong relationships with key stakeholders, his unparalleled passion and vision for this sport will ensure that Churchill Downs and its racing assets remain progressive leaders in a rapidly-evolving industry.鈥

Palmisano brings over 15 years of industry experience. Prior to this promotion, he served in multiple roles at Churchill Downs Racetrack including Special Assistant to Track President, VIP Player Services Manager and, most recently, Director of Race Day Operations. Palmisano started his professional career in racing in Louisiana where he gained experience at Fair Grounds Race Course and with the Louisiana State Racing Commission.

鈥淭his opportunity is a lifelong dream realized for me,鈥 said Palmisano. 鈥淗aving grown up in the barn area of Fair Grounds Race Course with my dad, the late Gary Palmisano, Sr., being a longtime trainer and racing official, I quickly knew that racing would be my life鈥檚 passion. Ever since moving to Louisville to pursue an Equine Business Degree at the University of Louisville and beginning my work as an intern at Churchill Downs Racetrack, I鈥檝e maintained a focus on amassing as much knowledge as I could so I could serve the industry I love in a capacity like this.鈥

Palmisano鈥檚 appointment as Executive Director of Racing will be effective immediately.


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草莓视安卓黄色 is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby. We own and operate four gaming entertainment venues with approximately 3,900 historical racing machines in Kentucky. We also own and operate TwinSpires, one of the largest and most profitable online wagering platforms for horse racing in the U.S. and we have eight retail sportsbooks. We are also a leader in brick-and-mortar casino gaming in eight states with approximately 11,800 slot machines and video lottery terminals and 250 table games. www.churchilldownsincorporated.com

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