| Sun | Mon | Thu |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Dawn at the Downs | 2 Dawn at the Downs | 5 Thurby presented by Old Forester First Race: 12:45PM |
| 8 | 9 | 12 Twilight Thursday First Race: 5:00PM |
| 15 Sunday Brunch First Race: 12:45PM | 16 | 19 Twilight Thursday First Race: 5:00PM |
| 22 Sunday Brunch First Race: 12:45PM | 23 | 26 Twilight Thursday First Race: 5:00PM |
Which famous horse race happens at Churchill Downs?
The Churchill Downs is a Thoroughbred horse racing track famously known for being the host of the Kentucky Derby on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky. The first Derby at Churchill in 1875. From this time on the track has also been the host of the Breeders’ Cup on nine different occasions.
How far is Churchill Downs from Nashville?
The distance between Nashville and Churchill Downs is 152 miles. The road distance is 173.8 miles. How do I travel from Nashville to Churchill Downs without a car?
What time do the gates at open at Churchill Downs?
What time do the gates open at Churchill Downs on race days? Gates open at 8 am. The parking lot opens at 6am both Friday and Saturday. Is there a dress code? In some reserved areas of Churchill Downs there is a dress code.
What are facts about Churchill Downs?
There are three big mounds of dirt on the backside of Churchill Downs and according to Kerstein, those different piles are mixed together to create the racetrack surface. "One pile is sand, another is silt and the third is clay," he said. "The track mixture consists of 75% sand, 23% clay, and 2% silt.
What is the horse racing schedule for 2022?
2022 Horse Racing ScheduleDateRaceTrackOctober 1, 2022Breeders' Futurity StakesKeenelandOctober 8, 2022Jockey Club Gold CupBelmont ParkNovember 4 & 5, 2022Breeders' CupKeenelandNovember 27, 2022Clark HandicapChurchill Downs36 more rows
How often are there races at Churchill Downs?
Known as the home of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs Racetrack conducts Thoroughbred horse racing in Louisville, Kentucky during three race meets in the Spring, September, and the Fall.
What are the dates for Keeneland 2022?
October 7-29, 2022 Keeneland's 2022 Fall Race Meet opens Friday, October 7, and continues through Saturday, October 29. No racing will be held on Mondays or Tuesdays.
What are the racing dates for Kentucky Downs?
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How much does it cost to get into Churchill Downs?
General admission pricing is as follows: Adults: $5* Seniors (60 & older): $3* Children (12 & younger): Free.
What time is the Kentucky Derby 2022 Main Event?
What is the schedule for the 2022 Kentucky Derby? The Kentucky Oaks will take place at 5:51 p.m. ET Friday as part of a full day of races. On Derby Day, the post time for the first race is 10:30 a.m. ET with a full slate of action ahead of the main event at 6:57 p.m.
What date is Derby Day 2022?
June 4, 2022 at 8:30 AM PDT2022 Epsom Derby / Date
What is the date of the 2022 Kentucky Derby?
May 7, 2022 at 7:30 AM PDT2022 Kentucky Derby / Date
Where is the 2022 Breeders Cup being held?
Keeneland Association Inc2022 Breeders' Cup / LocationThe 2022 Breeders' Cup World Championships, consisting of 14 championship races with purses and awards totaling more than $30 million, will be held on November 4 and 5 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, and will be televised live by NBC Sports Group.
What are the racing dates for Turfway Park?
Turfway Park 2022 Stakes ScheduleDATERACESURFACE / DISTANCEMarch 4, 2022The Cincinnati TrophyAll Weather / 6 & 1/2 FurlongsMarch 5, 2022The John Battaglia MemorialAll Weather / 1 & 1/16 MilesApril 2, 2022The Latonia StakesAll Weather / 1 MileApril 2, 2022The RushawayAll Weather / 1 & 1/16 Miles4 more rows
What time do Races start at Churchill Downs?
9:46am* Race 110:15am* Race 210:44am* Race 311:14am* Race 411:46am* Race 55 more rows
How can I watch Churchill Downs races?
The Churchill Downs LIVE app is available free of charge on Amazon, Apple TV and Roku.
What races are run at Churchill Downs?
Racing at Churchill Downs occurs in three meets though for the majority of its existence there were only two meets per year. The spring meet starts one week before the Derby and continues until early July. The Kentucky Derby is held the first Saturday in May and the Kentucky Oaks is run on the Friday before the Derby.
Does Churchill Downs race in July?
Jul 21, 2022 | Churchill Downs Racetrack | Home of the Kentucky Derby.
What time are races at Churchill Downs?
Churchill Downs Racetrack. Home of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs Racetrack. Home of the Kentucky Derby....9:46am* Race 112:18pm* Race 612:50pm* Race 71:22pm* Race 81:55pm* Race 95 more rows
What time is the first race at Churchill today?
6:00PMFridays, September 23 & 30RacePost TimeWagering16:00PMWPS EX TRI SUPER DD P3 P526:28PMWPS EX TRI SUPER DD P3 P436:56PMWPS EX TRI SUPER DD P347:26PMWPS EX TRI SUPER DD P3 P57 more rows
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Frequently Asked Questions About Churchill Downs Racing
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