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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001181431-08-063170.txt : 20081120
<SEC-HEADER>0001181431-08-063170.hdr.sgml : 20081120
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20081120141044
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-08-063170
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20081119
FILED AS OF DATE:		20081120
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20081120

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DUCHOSSOIS RICHARD L
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000923231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-33998
		FILM NUMBER:		081203430

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		845 LARCH AVENUE
		CITY:			ELMHURST
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60126
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6302793600

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CHURCHILL DOWNS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000020212
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-RACING, INCLUDING TRACK OPERATION [7948]
		IRS NUMBER:				610156015
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			KY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		700 CENTRAL AVE
		CITY:			LOUISVILLE
		STATE:			KY
		ZIP:			40208
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5026364400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		700 CENTRAL AVENUE
		STREET 2:		700 CENTRAL AVENUE
		CITY:			LOUIVILLE
		STATE:			KY
		ZIP:			40208

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			845 Larch Acquisition Corp LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001418194
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-33998
		FILM NUMBER:		081203429

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		845 LARCH AVENUE
		CITY:			ELMHURST
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60126
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(630) 279-3600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		845 LARCH AVENUE
		CITY:			ELMHURST
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60126
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<DESCRIPTION>FORM 4
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    <schemaVersion>X0303</schemaVersion>

    <documentType>4</documentType>

    <periodOfReport>2008-11-19</periodOfReport>

    <notSubjectToSection16>0</notSubjectToSection16>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000020212</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>CHURCHILL DOWNS INC</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>CHDN</issuerTradingSymbol>
    </issuer>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0000923231</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>DUCHOSSOIS RICHARD L</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>845 LARCH AVENUE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>ELMHURST</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>IL</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>60126</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001418194</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>845 Larch Acquisition Corp LLC</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>845 LARCH AVENUE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>ELMHURST</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>IL</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>60126</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>Mem of 13d grp.  more than 10%</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>154787</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>By 845 Larch Acquisition Corp LLC</value>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F2"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>3150000</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>By Duchossois Industries, Inc.</value>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeTransaction>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionDate>
                <value>2008-11-19</value>
            </transactionDate>
            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>P</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
            </transactionCoding>
            <transactionAmounts>
                <transactionShares>
                    <value>5132</value>
                </transactionShares>
                <transactionPricePerShare>
                    <value>29.28</value>
                </transactionPricePerShare>
                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>A</value>
                </transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
            </transactionAmounts>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>57632</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>by RLD Revocable Trust</value>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeTransaction>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">This form is a joint filing by 845 Larch Acquistion Corp LLC (the &quot;Purchaser&quot;) and Richard L. Duchossois. The shares of common stock of Churchill Downs Incorporated (the &quot;Issuer&quot;) that are the subject of this report were acquired by the Purchaser on the open market. Richard L. Duchossois, by virtue of his relationship with the Purchaser, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of the Issuer that are held by the Purchaser. Richard L. Duchossois disclaims benefical ownership with respect to the shares of common stock of the Issuer held by the Purchaser, except with respect to the pecuniary interest in such shares attributable to him by virtue of his equity interest in the Purchaser.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Reflects shares of common stock of the Issuer that are owned directly by Duchossois Industries, Inc. (&quot;DII&quot;). Richard L. Duchossois, by virtue of his relationship with DII, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of the Issuer that DII may be deemed to beneficially own. Purchaser disclaims beneficial ownership with respect to the shares of common stock of the Issuer held by DII.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Eric A. Reeves, attorney-in-fact for Richard L. Duchossois</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2008-11-20</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Colleen M O'connor, Vice President and Treasurer of 845 Larch Acquisition Corp LLC</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2008-11-20</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
</ownershipDocument>
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