Apply for 2009 Kentucky Derby Tickets

Since 1875 the world has turned its attention to Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, the first jewel in the famed Triple Crown. With a $2 million purse, the Kentucky Derby attracts the world's finest three-year-olds, with many of the winners, upon retirement, becoming Thoroughbred racing's most influential sires.

Fans now have the chance to witness this historic event in person. Click here to apply for 2009 Kentucky Derby tickets today.

Super Hi-5 A Spring Meet Success

Churchill Downs’ recently concluded Spring Meet was highlighted by memorable performances by equine stars such as “Horse of the Year” Curlin; Big Brown, the winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I); and Kentucky Oaks (GI) winner Proud Spell, but it was also notable for the immediate success of the track’s Super Hi-5 wager and the introduction of a new “bundle” wager known as The Matrix.

Make your Thanksgiving Day Reservations before they sell out!

Thanksgiving may be a few months away, but reservations fill up fast.  Make sure you don’t miss a spot
on Millionaires Row. 

Call 636-4400 today for tickets.  Adults $55. Children 12 and under $25.

Churchill Downs Reduces Stakes Purses for 2008 Fall Meet

Due to a decline of purse money earned from wagering sources during its 2008 Spring Meet, Churchill Downs Racetrack has been forced to reduce $975,000 from its stakes program for the upcoming 2008 Fall Meet through purse reductions in 11 stakes races and the elimination of two other stakes.

Searching for the Next Great Announcer

As an internal committee of Churchill Downs staff members continues their search for the successor to track announcer Luke Kruytbosch, the question remains... who will be the next great voice to echo under the Twin Spires?  Check back next week for a special feature on the five men whose voices have defined racing at Churchill Downs over the past 70 years, and take a sneak peek with us into what the future may hold.

Churchill Downs Contributes $100,000 to Every 1 Reads Program

The Churchill Downs Foundation has contributed $100,000 to Every 1 Reads, a community-wide effort with a goal of having every child enrolled in Jefferson County Public Schools reading at or above their grade level.

Genuine Risk Photo Gallery

Genuine Risk, one of only three fillies to win the Kentucky Derby, died on Aug. 18 at the age of 31.  Click the link above for a photo gallery of her Kentucky Derby triumph.  Churchill Downs also has archival video available: Relive her crowning glory here and watch as Genuine Risk sets the racing world aflame in 1980 with her victory in the Run for the Roses.

Churchill Downs Presents $25,000 Grant to Kentucky Derby Museum

Churchill Downs Incorporated has presented a check for $25,347 to the Kentucky Derby Museum to help in the funding and development of education programs at the museum.  Those programs benefit the more than 22,000 students from schools throughout the region who visit the museum each year.