Mike Battaglia has been setting the morning-line odds at Churchill Downs since 1974. But after 51 years at the track, he ...

Mike Battaglia, who has served as Churchill Downs' morning line oddsmaker for more than five decades, will retire from the role ahead of the 44-day Spring Meet, ending a remarkable 51-year run.

Mike Battaglia, who has served as Churchill Downs’ morning line oddsmaker for every Kentucky Derby since 1974, is retiring ahead of next month's 152nd edition of the Run for the Roses. Battaglia ...

Churchill Downs’ oddsmaker since 1974, Mike Battaglia announced his retirement Friday. “I’m very appreciative of everyone at Churchill Downs for the opportunity over the years,” Battaglia said in a ...

Mike Battaglia was the morning-line-oddsmaker for Churchill Downs since 1974. Nick Tammaro has been named as Battaglia's replacement at Churchill Downs. Churchill Downs’ oddsmaker since 1974, Mike ...

Nick Tammaro, the new morning-line oddsmaker for Churchill Downs, expects Arkansas Derby winner Renegade to be the morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby at around 4-1 odds. Florida Derby winner ...

Mike Battaglia, who has served as Churchill Downs' morning line oddsmaker for more than five decades, retires from the role, ending a 51-year run. Nick Tammaro will succeed Battaglia in the position.