The 134th Running of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks

Don't miss out on the fastest 2 minutes in sports, coming the first weekend in May.

Crown Royal Festival in the Field

Crown Royal presents the annual Festival in the Field, happening Thursday and Friday leading up to the Derby and Oaks. Concert is free with paid track admission. Don't miss out!

Saturday, April 26 is Opening Day

Come by the track for our Opening Day on Saturday, April 26. We will be giving out FREE T-shirts.

Don't miss out.

First Saturday in May Premiere

Louisville premiere of the award-winning documentary film, The First Saturday in May, at The Palace Theatre. Hosted by Churchill Downs.

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Kentucky Horsemen's Refusal to Send Churchill Signal to ADW Sites Forces 20-Percent Purse Cut

Cuts effective Wednesday, May 14.

Churchill Downs' $2.4 Million Super Hi-5 Bet Returns $26,992 To 80 Winning Fans

The largest betting pool in the brief history of Churchill Downs' new Super Hi-5 wager was distributed among 80 happy bettors who correctly selected the first five finishers in order in Thursday's 9th race at the home of the Kentucky Derby and collected $26,922 for their efforts.

Mena Wins Five at Churchill Downs

Jockey Miguel Mena recorded five wins and two runner-up finishes from seven mounts on Thursday, becoming the 49th jockey in track history to score five victories on a single race card.

Churchill Downs Pick 6 Creates An Instant Millionaire, Super HI-5 Carryover At $866,712

A victory by a 49-1 longshot in Churchill Downs' 9th race on Wednesday made a single bettor an instant millionaire with the second-largest Pick 6 payout in track history. 

Big Brown Dominates Kentucky Derby 134 Field

IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr.’s Big Brown justified his trainer’s confidence and the faith of the betting public by powering to a 4 3/4-length victory over Fox Hill Farms’ filly Eight Belles to win the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands before a crowd of 157,770, the second-largest in history.