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   Churchill Downs is a horse racing complex located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, famed for hosting the annual Kentucky Derby. It officially opened in 1875 and was named for Samuel Churchill, whose family was prominent in Kentucky for many years.

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   • Owned by: Churchill Downs Incorporated

   • Date opened: 1875

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   Churchill Downs. 3,816 reviews. #16 of 312 things to do in Louisville. Historic SitesHorse Tracks. Write a review. About. This beautiful racetrack has been the home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875. Meets animal welfare guidelines. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences.

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   Where is Churchill Downs located?

   • Churchill Downs is a horse racing complex located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, famed for hosting the annual Kentucky Derby. It officially opened in 1875 and was named for Samuel Churchill, whose family was prominent in Kentucky for many years.

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   What is Churchill Downs known for?

   • Churchill Downs Racetrack history and tradition of Thoroughbred Horse racing. In 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby”. The Derby is now the longest continually running sporting event in America and is known as the most exciting two minutes in sports.

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   Does Churchill Downs have horse racing?

   • Churchill Downs Racetrack conducts Thoroughbred horse racing in Louisville, Kentucky during three race meets in Spring, September and Fall. The racetrack occupies 175 acres, featuring a one-mile dirt, oval racetrack and a seven-furlong turf racecourse. The backside barns located behind the racetrack house more than 1,400 horses each year.

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   • The first Kentucky Derby, a Thoroughbred sweepstakes and part of today's horse racing Triple Crown, and the first Kentucky Oaks were held in the same year. Churchill Downs has also hosted the renowned Breeders' Cup on nine occasions, most recently on November 2 and 3, 2018. The racetrack is owned and operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated.

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   Churchill Downs Racetrack conducts Thoroughbred horse racing in Louisville, Kentucky during three race meets in Spring, September and Fall. The racetrack occupies 175 acres, featuring a one-mile dirt, oval racetrack and a seven-furlong turf racecourse.

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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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   Overview. Churchill Downs, located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, is a Thoroughbred racetrack most famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby annually. It officially opened in 1875, and held the first Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Oaks in the same year.

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   Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Churchill Downs Incorporated has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties.

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    Visit 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. See everything Churchill Downs has to offer by visiting www.churchilldowns.com.