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Article: Churchill Downs Study Shows 2001 Kentucky Derby Had $217.8 Million Impact on the Regional Economy.
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- August 27, 2001
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ --
Results of a study commissioned by Churchill Downs show that the 127th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 2001, made a contribution over three days of $217.8 million to the economy of Louisville and Jefferson County, Ky., and the surrounding region.
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The 2001 Kentucky Derby Economic Impact Study, performed by Wilkerson & Associates of Louisville, Ky., assessed the impact of spending during Thursday, Friday and Saturday (May 3-5) of Derby Week by fans attending the race, horse owners, trainers, corporate sponsors, and media representatives. ...