M&A Deal Summary

Churchill Downs Acquires Bloodstock Research Information Services

On June 12, 2007, Churchill Downs acquired internet software and services company Bloodstock Research Information Services

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Churchill Downs’ 3rd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Churchill Downs’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Churchill Downs’ 2nd transaction in Kentucky.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-06-12
Target Bloodstock Research Information Services
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Churchill Downs
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Bloodstock Research Information Services

Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Bloodstock Research Information Services, Inc. is a provider of on-line information and data used by horse breeders and the horse racing industry.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Churchill Downs

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Category Company
Founded 1875
Sector Leisure
Employees5,660
Revenue 2.5B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.
Entrance to Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.

Churchill Downs owns and operates the world-renowned Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, as well as racetrack and casino operations and a poker room. Churchill Downs was incorporated in 1875 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 15
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 13
State (Kentucky) 2 of 5
Country (United States) 3 of 15
Year (2007) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-06-12 Thoroughbred Sports Network

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Thoroughbred Sports Network, Inc. is a provider of online information services to the horse breeders and horse racing industry.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-06-02 TwinSpires

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

TwinSpires is the Official online wagering site of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, players are able to wager on virtually every Thoroughbred, Harness and Quarter Horse race from venues across the globe.

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