Natural Disasters (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Natural Disasters [Abstract]
Natural Disasters	NOTE 3 — NATURAL DISASTERS Kentucky Hailstorm On April 28, 2012, a hailstorm caused damage to portions of Louisville, Kentucky including Churchill Downs Racetrack ("Churchill Downs") and its separate training facility known as Trackside Louisville. Both locations sustained damage to their stable areas as well as damages to administrative offices and several other structures. The Company carries property and casualty insurance, subject to a $0.5 million deductible. During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded a reduction of property and equipment of $0.6 million and received $1.5 million from its insurance carriers in partial settlement of its claim. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company received an additional $0.4 million from its insurance carriers and recognized insurance recoveries, net of losses of $0.4 million as a component of operating income. The insurance claims for this event have been finalized with our insurance carriers, and the Company does not expect to receive additional funds from this claim.

NOTE 3 — NATURAL DISASTERS

Kentucky Hailstorm

On April 28, 2012, a hailstorm caused damage to portions of Louisville, Kentucky including Churchill Downs Racetrack ("Churchill Downs") and its separate training facility known as Trackside Louisville. Both locations sustained damage to their stable areas as well as damages to administrative offices and several other structures. The Company carries property and casualty insurance, subject to a $0.5 million deductible. During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded a reduction of property and equipment of $0.6 million and received $1.5 million from its insurance carriers in partial settlement of its claim. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company received an additional $0.4 million from its insurance carriers and recognized insurance recoveries, net of losses of $0.4 million as a component of operating income. The insurance claims for this event have been finalized with our insurance carriers, and the Company does not expect to receive additional funds from this claim.