Today, we have teams in place
focused on distribution, production and programming, and sponsorships and
advertising ." Moderated by CNN news anchor Paula
Zahn and Emmy award-winning PBS journalist Charlie Rose, panelists
will include top executives from leading organizations such as NCR
Corporation (NYSE:NCR), the National Basketball Association, Gateway,
EDS, Atlanta Spirit, LLC and other technology and entertainment
companies.

WHEN: 8 a.

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Wagering, where not expressly prohibited
by law, is conducted via the phone or Internet through XpressBet(TM)
(http://www. The event
takes place two days prior to the 131st running of the Kentucky Derby
at Churchill Downs. Lunch

1:45 p.com
Ron Luniewski, President, XpressBet
Don Peppers, Founding Partner,
1:1 Marketing Group

5 p.

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"HRTV is an integral part of MEC's strategy to deliver the thrill of live
horse racing into homes throughout the country", said Jim McAlpine.magnaent. For the full agenda and list of panels, please
see page two. Closing Remarks
Andrew G.

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The network also broadcasts live coverage from more than
60 other racetracks in North America.

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com), MEC's national account wagering system . See agenda
for full list of panelists and attendees.m.

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BOSTON, MA, Feb. Under Bridgen's leadership,
HRTV has grown from a network concept to a reality with distribution into more
than 11.5 million homes."

HRTV features television coverage of racetracks owned, operated or
managed by MEC.
The Digital Derby will feature four technology-focused panel
discussions revolving around the event's central theme, "Leveraging
Technology as a Business Strategy. CDI trades on the Nasdaq National Market under the
symbol CHDN and can be found on the Internet at
www. Panel 2: Technology as a Business Strategy
Moderator: Charlie Rose, PBS
Panelists: Steve Hellmuth, SVP of IT and Operations, NBA
Dan Garrow, SVP of IT and CIO, Mohegan Sun
John Kosner, SVP of New Media, ESPN
Mike Pearl, EVP of Production, ABC

12 p.

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owns and operates world-renowned horse racing venues throughout the
United States.m.

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Digital Derby 05 Agenda
(tentative - subject to change)


8 a.m.

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MEC, North America's number one owner and operator of horse racetracks,
based on revenue, acquires, develops and operates horse racetracks and related
pari-mutuel wagering operations, including off-track betting facilities. Opening Remarks
Andrew G. Panel 4: Technology Challenges in the Thoroughbred Industry
Moderator: Charlie Rose, PBS
Panelists: Ryan O'Hara, CEO, TVG
Chuck Champion, CEO, UBET.

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Among his tasks, Bridgen will assist in the transition of his duties to
other members of the existing management team. MEC trades on Nasdaq and trades under the
symbol MECA and can be found on the Internet at http://www. CDI also owns off-track betting facilities and has interests
in various television production, telecommunications and racing
services companies that support CDI's network of simulcasting and
racing operations. Presentation:
"CDI and the Thoroughbred Industry in the 21st Century"
Tom Meeker, CEO, Churchill Downs Incorporated

10 a.m.m.

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"Bill has
done a great job in the launch phase of HRTV. We wish him well in his future endeavours.com.

Business Editors/Sports Editors

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
This unique presentation of business solutions will be held at the
historic Seelbach Hilton Hotel in Louisville , Ky. A first-of-its-kind
summit, the Digital Derby has drawn a strong field of senior-level
executives coming to Louisville from a broad scope of technology,
sports and entertainment, and information -based businesses.

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WHAT: "Digital Derby" technology summit hosted by Churchill
Downs Incorporated

WHO: Top executives from organizations such as NCR, the NBA,
Gateway and EDS will serve on panels moderated by
CNN's Paula Zahn and PBS' Charlie Rose .m. Panel 1: Dealing with Change in the Business World
Moderator: Paula Zahn, CNN
Panelists: Peter L.

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digitalderby05.m.m. Panel 3: Successful Customer Strategies
Moderator: Paula Zahn, CNN
Panelists: Sean Moriarty, COO, Ticketmaster
Jack Noonan, CEO, SPSS
David Allen, COO, Acxiom
Ed Fisher, SVP, Gateway

4 p.m.

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Churchill Downs Incorporated Presents 'Digital Derby 05' Technology Summit; Agenda Panelists Set for May 5 Event

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Bridgen Steps Down as Head of HRTV

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I am pleased that Bill will be available through a transition
period and wish to thank him for his efforts on behalf of the entire MEC
family of companies.com.

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These teams are more than capable of guiding HRTV through the
next phase. MEC's
tracks include Santa Anita Park, home of the legendary Seabiscuit and the
Sunshine Millions; Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes, the
middle jewel of the Triple Crown; Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Fla .

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Churchill Downs Incorporated, headquartered in Louisville, Ky. The Company's seven racetracks in California, Florida ,
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Louisiana host 121 graded-stakes
events and many of North America 's most prestigious races, including
the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, Hollywood Gold Cup and Arlington
Million.m.

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"This arrangement is a perfect fit - it allows me to support MEC in
building on the successful momentum at HRTV, while also exploring exciting new
career opportunities for my future," Bridgen said. "HRTV is in very capable
hands and I am certain it will continue to thrive.----Churchill Downs
Incorporated ("CDI") (Nasdaq:CHDN), the racing industry leader in
technological innovation and information management, will team with
global IT services provider EDS to present the "Digital Derby 05"
technology summit on Thursday, May 5, 2005.

WHERE: Seelbach Hilton Inn, Louisville, Ky. - 5 p. Presentation:
"Agile Enterprise and the New Technology Frontier"
Charlie Feld, EVP of Portfolio Management, EDS

3 p.

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, home of
the Sunshine Millions; and Lone Star Park, host of this year's Breeders' Cup
World Thoroughbred Championships .com) is a 24-hour television network providing up to
15 hours per day of wire-to-wire coverage of live horse racing action from
more than 70 thoroughbred, harness and quarter horse racetracks in the United
States, Canada and Australia.m.

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Skehan, COO, Churchill Downs Incorporated

2 p.m .

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11 - HorseRacing TV(TM) (HRTV) today
announced that Bill Bridgen has stepped down from his full -time post as
network president but will continue to serve as a special media consultant to
Jim McAlpine, President + CEO of Magna Entertainment Corp (MEC), HRTV's parent
company.
For more information on Digital Derby, visit
www.m. Skehan, COO, Churchill Downs Incorporated

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About HRTV
HRTV (http://www.hrtv. CDI racetracks have hosted nine Breeders' Cup World
Thoroughbred Championships - more than any other North American racing
company.

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Opening Remarks:
John Asher, VP of Communications, Churchill Downs

9:15 a. Fiore, President,
Ascential Software Solutions
Bernard Mullin, President and CEO ,
Atlanta Spirit, LLC
Mike Kohler, President, NCR Corporation
Chris Formant, EVP, Bearing Point

11 a.

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