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Frequently Asked Questions

• Which famous horse race is run at Churchill Downs?

  The Kentucky Derby is the most famous horse race in the world, held annually on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs race track in Louisville, Kentucky. This race has been called "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" because that's about how long it takes for a horse to run its -mile track.

• What is the history of Churchill Downs?

  The History of Churchill Downs. Horse racing in Kentucky is rich in history, dating back to 1789 when the first race course was laid out in Lexington. However, it was almost 100 years later, in 1875, that Churchill Downs officially opened and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby.".

• How long is Churchill Downs?

  Churchill Downs now covers 147 acres of land in Kentucky. The racetrack is one mile in circumference and 79 to 80 feet wide, with a 120-foot wide section for the starting gate. A turf track, inside the main track, is 7/8 of a mile and 80 feet wide. Churchill Downs has a seating capacity of 51,000.

• What was the Churchill Downs race track named for?

  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.

• Is Churchill Downs a public company?

  Churchill Downs, Incorporated is a publicly traded company. PrivCo specializes in private companies, but includes records on public companies like Churchill Downs, Incorporated solely for their private market activity (such as investments into and acquisitions of private companies).

• Where is Churchill Downs racetrack?

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

• When does Churchill Downs open?

  It officially opened in 1875, and held the first Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Oaks in the same year. Churchill Downs has also hosted the renowned Breeders' Cup on eight occasions, most recently in 2011. It is next scheduled to host the Breeders' Cup on November 2 and 3, 2018.