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FILED AS OF DATE:		20090924
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090925
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20090924

FILER:

	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

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		EFFECT
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-159018
		FILM NUMBER:		091086155

	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
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