With the Kentucky Derby just days away, Churchill Downs has paused a nearly $1 billion renovation after citing tariffs and economic uncertainty.

The racetrack had announced plans for its ‘largest expansion’ ever, with more than $1 billion in upgrades, but officials said Wednesday they were pausing them amid tariffs and market uncertainty.

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