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.

It was a beautiful night filled with racing under the Twin Spires! 😍
05/29/2026

It was a beautiful night filled with racing under the Twin Spires! 😍

An exciting week of racing is ahead at Churchill Downs, including Stephen Foster Preview Day this Saturday! 👀
05/26/2026

An exciting week of racing is ahead at Churchill Downs, including Stephen Foster Preview Day this Saturday! 👀

05/25/2026

That’s a wrap on another unforgettable day of racing at Churchill Downs! 🇺🇸🏇

This Memorial Day, we honor and thank all who have served our country. We’ll see you back at the track Thursday for Twilight Thursday and another exciting evening under the lights!

Congratulations to the connections of Usha for the win in the Winning Colors Stakes (GIII)! 🐎Jockey: Florent GerouxTrain...
05/25/2026

Congratulations to the connections of Usha for the win in the Winning Colors Stakes (GIII)! 🐎

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Owner: Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul

Congratulations to the connections of Ayra Stark for the win in The Keertana Stakes!Jockey: Jose OrtizTrainer: Horacio D...
05/23/2026

Congratulations to the connections of Ayra Stark for the win in The Keertana Stakes!

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Trainer: Horacio De Paz
Owner: Haymarket Farm LLC

Five of the world’s premier dirt horses could soon make their way to Churchill Downs for this year’s Stephen Foster on S...
05/22/2026

Five of the world’s premier dirt horses could soon make their way to Churchill Downs for this year’s Stephen Foster on Saturday, June 27! 👀

Sovereignty
Baeza
Magnitude
White Abarrio
Skippylongstocking

Who do you want to see? 👇

05/22/2026

We were proud to come together and give back to our community! 💚

See you for an exciting week at Churchill Downs!👇
05/19/2026

See you for an exciting week at Churchill Downs!👇

05/17/2026

"Burnham Square crushed them!"

Burnham Square to win the Louisville Stakes (GIII)!

Congratulations to the connections of Burnham Square for the win in the Louisville Stakes (GIII)! 🐎Jockey: Brian J. Hern...
05/17/2026

Congratulations to the connections of Burnham Square for the win in the Louisville Stakes (GIII)! 🐎

Jockey: Brian J. Hernandez Jr.
Trainer: Ian R. Wilkes
Owner: Whitham Thoroughbreds, LLC

From time at Churchill Downs to a signed saddle towel from our jockeys, this is the power of our sport and community com...
05/14/2026

From time at Churchill Downs to a signed saddle towel from our jockeys, this is the power of our sport and community coming together to make something truly unforgettable.

Derby week is a magical time of year, and we were honored to help create an unforgettable memory with Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

12-year-old Taylor's wish came true with the full Derby experience at Churchill Downs, time to explore the Kentucky Derby Museum, and a chance to make her own fascinator. 🐎

As a surprise, jockeys signed a very special saddle towel for Taylor to show their support. ✨

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700 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY
40208

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+15026364400

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