RACE DAY HOSPITALITY

Treat your guests to this first-class experience that is sure to provide life-long memories.

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Group Tickets & Suites

Churchill Downs is the Home of the Kentucky Derby. However, the action doesn't stop after the most exciting two minutes in sports. Enjoy thoroughbred racing and delectable dining options that are available on more than 70 live race days.

For groups that would like to attend on race days, please contact our Groups Sales Department at 502.636.4450.

Popular Race Day Spaces

Millionaires Row

4th Floor Clubhouse, Shared Dining (Communal Seating), Chef’s Table Buffet, Viewing Terrace, Finish Line View

Stakes Room

4th Floor Clubhouse, Interior, Semi-Private Dining (Individual Table), Elevated Chef’s Table Buffet (Sunday Brunch option), Viewing Terrace and Balcony; Finish Line, Twin Spires and Paddock view

Roses Lounge

3rd Floor Clubhouse, Interior, Shared Dining Room (Individual Table), Chef’s Table Buffet, Viewing Terrace, Finish Line View

Sports Illustrated's Club SI

Club SI provides a luxurious, equine-focused dining experience offering an immersive view of the all-new Paddock and Paddock Runway giving guests unparalleled behind-the-scenes experiences.

Suites

Private Space, Private Viewing Area, Food & Beverage available via Suite Catering

Reserved Box Seating

1st & 3rd Floor, Public Outdoor Space, Available Concessions Nearby

Interested in making a dining space private for your group? Contact Group Sales to explore a group buyout. Ticket minimums to apply starting at 50 tickets in select spaces. Spaces are subject to availability.

Buyout Options

GROUP ENHANCEMENTS

All group enhancements and the elements of each group enhancement are subject to change, based on availability. To learn more about group enhancements, please contact a group sales representative at 502.636.4450, or via email at groupsales@kyderby.com.

Step into the Winner's Circle at Churchill Downs! A race will be named in your group's honor and you, and your guests will be escorted to the Paddock area for the saddling prior to your race. After viewing the race from a reserved trackside location, they will step into the Winner's Circle and present a trophy engraved with your group's name to the winning owner or jockey.

Trophy Presentation includes:

Group's personalized race name listed in the program
Guests escorted to the Paddock to watch the saddling for group's race
Special trackside location to view the race
Announcement of the race name by the track announcer over the public address system
Announcement of the name of the group's chosen presenter over the public address system
Engraved trophy to be presented to the winning jockey, owner, or trainer
- 8' x 10' color photograph taken in the Winner's Circle of the group to keep as a memento.

It’s not a day at the track without sipping on a Signature Mint Julep or Oaks Lily. Skip the tab and pre-purchase alcoholic beverages for your group by providing printed drink tickets.

Send them to the races with a bet already in hand today! Pre-Purchased wagering vouchers can be printed for your guests use in $5, $10, or $50 increments.