Night Racing Continues at Churchill Downs on Thursday, July 2

When the sun goes down, the Downs lights up!  Churchill Downs will conduct the last of three historic “Downs After Dark” night racing sessions on Thursday, July2. 

After two fantastic evenings of the “Downs After Dark” racing experience, one final session will take place on Thursday, July 2.

Dress to Impress Happy Hours

Dress to impress! 

Each week, one finely dressed female will be named "most stylish" and win a $250 gift card to one of several Louisville-area boutiques!  

Happy Hours start at 4 p.m. and go until 8 p.m. EDT.

Sponsored by Budweiser Select.

"Get in the Game" Handicapping Seminar

Churchill Downs will host “Get in the Game” Handicapping Seminars every Saturday prior to the race card with racing analyst Jill Byrne. The informative and in-depth analysis of races and handicapping topics will take place in the paddock area.  Seminars will begin at noon and will include a special guest each week.
 

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Churchill Downs' Night Racing Finale Set for Thursday at 6 p.m.; Holiday Laser Light Show Added to Entertainment

Last dance. Last chance. Churchill Downs will kick-start the Fourth of July holiday weekend in style as the world’s most legendary racetrack winds down its 45-date Spring Meet with the final presentation of “Downs After Dark” on Thursday at 6 p.m.

Lukas Has Two Shots at Seventh Debutante Victory

Trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who has saddled the Debutante winner a record six times, will have two chances at bringing home No. 7 on Saturday when he sends out Westrock Stables’ Decelerator and Tidal Pool in the 109th running of the $100,000-added Grade III event at Churchill Downs.

Victory Notion Wins Le Cou Cou Purse

Texas Toyco, LLC’s Victory Notion collared Holy Anthem in deep stretch to win Saturday’s featured $49,995 Le Cou Cou Purse for 3-year-olds and up by a head at Churchill Downs.

War Eagle Lady Wins Roxelana Purse

Patton’s Creek Farm’s War Eagle Lady remained undefeated on the main track at Churchill Downs as she won Thursday’s featured $52,485 Roxelana Purse for fillies and mares 3-years-old and up.

Debut of Historic "Downs After Dark" Night Racing Set for Friday Premiere at 6 p.m. ET

Let there be lights. Following the testing of temporary track lighting fixtures during early morning training hours on Monday and Tuesday, Churchill Downs officials declared the home of the Kentucky Derby ready for the first of three special dates of night racing billed as “Downs After Dark.”