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Churchill Downs appoints Mike Ziegler as Director of Racing

SBC News Churchill Downs appoints Mike Ziegler as Director of Racing

US racing operator Churchill Downs has announced the appointment of Mike Ziegler as its new Director of Racing. Ziegler will assume full responsibility of the senior management role on 26 January reporting to Bill Mudd the operator’s Chief Financial Officer. Ziegler will take on responsibility of the performance and business strategy of Churchill Downs US racing operations, he will further …

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Churchill Downs appoints Travis Stone as lead commentator

SBC News Churchill Downs appoints Travis Stone as lead commentator

US racetrack operator Churchill Downs has appointed Travis Stone as lead race commentator. The appointment will see Stone takeover as the firm’s official race commentator from Larry Collmus, who is set to leave his position in April 2015 Stone (30) had previously served as main race track commentator for New Jersey states Monmouth Park race track. A New York native, …

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Churchill Downs appoints William Carstanjen as CEO

SBC News Churchill Downs appoints William Carstanjen as CEO

US racing track operator, Churchill Downs announced the appointment of William Carstanjen as new Chief Executive Officer replacing Robert Evans. Prior to the appointment Carstanjen had served as President of the Kentucky race track operator. The restructure of Churchill Downs senior management will see William Mudd take the position of President, whilst also serving as Chief Financial Officer. Churchill Downs …

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