Churchill Downs is the home of the famous Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, two of the longest continually running sporting events in America. Opened in 1875 on Central Avenue in south Louisville, the thoroughbred racetrack hosts three race meets each year and has hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championship no less than eight times.
The race track covers 147 acres of ground, featuring a seven-furlong turf racecourse and a one-mile dirt race track in the shape of an oval.
Churchill Downs also boasts a venerable grandstand topped with the Twin Spires (the world-renowned symbol of the race track) and beautifully designed clubhouse with private luxury suites and The Big Board – the world’s largest 4k video screen.
