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Churchill Downs Racing

Horse Racing Racetracks - Churchill Downs - BUSR

Address: 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States

Churchill Downs is a racetrack for thoroughbred racing and is known for hosting the most famous race in the world, the Kentucky Derby. It opened back in 1875 and hosted the first Kentucky Derby and first Kentucky Oaks in 1875. These events were created and inspired by England’s Epsom Derby, Epsom Oaks and St. Leger Stakes. The events have been held continuously at Churchill Downs. It has also host the Breeders’ Cup on multiple occasions including in 2018.

Churchill Downs was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986. On June 19, 2009, Churchill Downs hosted its first-ever night race. That same year, Churchill Downs was ranked number 5 out of 65 thoroughbred tracks by the Horseplayers Association of North America. The famous twin spires on top of the grandstands are the most recognizable architectural feature at Churchill Downs and are used as a symbol of the track and the Kentucky Derby alike.

Racing at Churchill Downs occurs in two meets. The spring meet starts in late April, one week before the Kentucky Derby, and continues until early July. A fall meet starts in late October and closes Thanksgiving weekend in late November each year.

 

Churchill Downs Course Information:

 

Live Racing Calendar: Wednesday through Sunday & live racing every weekend in June.

Course type: Flat

Notable Races:  Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, Stephen Foster Handicap, Clark Handicap

Main track (Sand & Clay): 1 mile oval

Distance from last turn to finish line: 1,234 1/2  feet

Turf course: 7/8th mile oval

 

Graded stakes at Churchill Downs Racing

Grade I:Meet

Clark Handicap

Fall

Humana Distaff Handicap

Spring

Kentucky Derby

Spring

Kentucky Oaks

Spring

La Troienne Stakes

Spring

Turf Classic Stakes

Spring


Grade II:Meet

American Turf Stakes

Spring

Chilukki Stakes

Fall

Churchill Downs Stakes

Spring

Falls City Handicap

Fall

Firecracker Handicap

Spring

Fleur de Lis Handicap

Spring

Golden Rod Stakes

Fall

Jefferson Cup Stakes

Spring

Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes

Fall

Mrs. Revere Stakes

Fall

Pocahontas Stakes

Fall

Stephen Foster Handicap

Spring


Grade III:Meet

Ack Ack Handicap

Fall

Alysheba Stakes

Spring

Aristides Stakes

Spring

Bashford Manor Stakes

Spring

Cardinal Handicap

Fall

Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes

Spring

Debutante Stakes

Spring

Dogwood Stakes

Spring

Mint Julep Handicap

Spring

Iroquois Stakes (Churchill Downs)

Fall

Kentucky Juvenile Stakes

Spring

Edgewood Stakes

Spring

Eight Belles Stakes

Spring

Locust Grove Handicap

Spring

Louisville Handicap

Spring

Northern Dancer Stakes

Spring

Regret Stakes

Spring

Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes

Spring

River City Handicap

Fall

Commonwealth Turf Stakes

Fall

Pat Day Mile Stakes

Spring

Winning Colors Stakes

Spring

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