Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs Home of the Kentucky Derby! The racetrack occupies 147 acres, featuring a one-mile dirt, oval racetrack and a seven furlong turf race course.
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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. Thoroughbred racing, the Kentucky Derby, and the Kentucky Oaks have run continuously at Churchill Downs Racetrack since 1875. In addition, Churchill Downs Racetrack has hosted the Breeders

’ Cup World Championship eight times. Over the course of three centuries, the track has completed several massive renovation projects to modernize its venerable grandstand and clubhouse and to accommodate its more than 165,000 guests on Kentucky Derby Day. Modernization projects have included the construction of private luxury suites and integrated simulcast areas, the installation of permanent lights to operate night-time race programs, and building The Big Board – the world’s largest 4k video screen. The Twin Spires that sit atop the grandstands remain the most recognizable architectural feature of Churchill Downs and serve as a symbol of the racetrack. The spires were designed by architect Joseph Dominic Baldez and were built in 1895 – they shine across the world’s most legendary racetrack each night.

Got my eye on you 👀
07/13/2026

Got my eye on you 👀

Safe to say this is our favorite way to start the morning 😌🌅
07/07/2026

Safe to say this is our favorite way to start the morning 😌🌅

This photo has Fourth of July written all over it 🇺🇸
07/04/2026

This photo has Fourth of July written all over it 🇺🇸

Safe to say Closing Weekend delivered. 🏇
06/30/2026

Safe to say Closing Weekend delivered. 🏇

The legacy of a legend at Churchill Downs. 🌹
06/29/2026

The legacy of a legend at Churchill Downs. 🌹

06/29/2026

One year without D. Wayne Lukas. Today, we remember the extraordinary legacy he left on Churchill Downs, the sport of Thoroughbred racing, and generations of horsemen.🌹

06/29/2026
That's a wrap on Spring Meet! 💚 Thank you to everyone who made this meet one to remember. We loved spending part of your...
06/29/2026

That's a wrap on Spring Meet! 💚

Thank you to everyone who made this meet one to remember. We loved spending part of your summer with you.

After 35 remarkable years in the saddle, Corey made the final ride of his career aboard Coal Battle in the Grade III Han...
06/28/2026

After 35 remarkable years in the saddle, Corey made the final ride of his career aboard Coal Battle in the Grade III Hanshin Stakes on Closing Day of the Spring Meet.

Corey's impact on Churchill Downs and the sport of Thoroughbred racing is nothing short of remarkable:
🏇 More than 5,100 career victories
🏇 Over 35,000 mounts and $172 million in career earnings
🏇 19 Churchill Downs riding titles
🏇 1,245 Churchill Downs victories - second only to Hall of Famer Pat Day
🏇 54 stakes victories at Churchill Downs and seven Grade I wins nationwide

Thank you, Corey, for the unforgettable memories, your incredible contributions to Churchill Downs, and the lasting legacy you've left on our sport. Congratulations on an outstanding career, and we wish you all the best in your well-earned retirement.

06/28/2026

That’s a wrap on Spring Meet at Churchill Downs! Thanks for spending your summer with us 🫶

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Louisville, KY
40208

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