Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Thursday they have received approval from the Calvert City Planning and Zoning Board to develop Marshall Yards Racing and Gaming.
Marshall Yards will feature up to 240 state-of-the-art historical racing machines, a sports bar, a retail sportsbook, simulcast wagering, and food and beverage offerings.
The venue is expected to open in early 2026 on a 4.5-acre site at the intersection of I-69 and I-24 in Calvert City.
The projected investment for the development is $40 to $50 million and will operate as an annex of Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel. CDI projects that the project will deliver $45 million in annual economic impact to the region, including creation of 250 construction jobs and 90 permanent jobs.
Marshall Yards will be CDI’s eighth historical horse racing entertainment venue in Kentucky
