Churchill Downs Racetrack

Home of the Kentucky Derby

FALL MEET SPECIAL EVENTS

Trick or Treat at the Track at Family Adventure Day is the perfect event for the entire family to enjoy Halloween fun under the Twin Spires, a day of thrilling racing, and over 15 activities that kids under 12 can enjoy.

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Watch the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on the big board while enjoying 10 live thoroughbred races each day.

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This Veterans Day, we celebrate and honor America's service men and women for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to sacrifice for the common good. Active members and veterans of the military are invited to enjoy a day at the races.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at the track with 6 exciting Stakes races, including up-and-coming Kentucky Derby hopefuls.

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Come out to the track every Sunday during the Spring, September or Fall Meet to enjoy brunch & live racing in the renovated Stakes Room.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Experience the thrills of Thoroughbred horse racing at legendary Churchill Downs racetrack.

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Get ready for your visit to historic Churchill Downs with helpful tips and event information.

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CALENDAR

With more than 70 plus live racing days throughout the year, check out all opportunities you have to watch the thrills of live racing. Plus, opportunities to get tours of the facility, watch horse racing via simulcast or bet at our Race & Sports Book.

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GROUPS & OCCASIONS

Check an item off your guests' bucket lists at Louisville's must-visit venue. Let our team help you plan an unforgettable experience.

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FAQ’s

Please find our helpful guide to experiencing Churchill Downs.

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WHAT'S ON TRACK

FALL MEET: November 8, 2023, First Race @ 1:00pm EST

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Expert Pick of the Week:  2023 Monomoy Girl Stakes

A total of six sophomore fillies will travel one mile on the Ellis Park main surface in Saturday’s $175,000 Monomoy Girl S. The Brad Cox-trained Wet Paint was last seen finishing a solid fourth in the recent Kentucky Oaks (G1) when sent postward as...

Arcangelo gives trainer Antonucci historic win in Belmont Stakes

Thirty years after Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone became the first and thus far only female jockey to win a Triple Crown race when guiding Colonial Affair in the 1993 Belmont S. (G1), the "Test of the Champion" yielded another first when Arcangelo gave...

2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage’s pedigree fun facts

Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Mage is from the first crop of champion Good Magic, who was second to Justify in the 2018 Run for the Roses. And that’s just the beginning of his Derby-themed pedigree.
Good Magic’s sire, Hall of Famer Curlin, and maternal...