2009 FALL MEET
Sunday, November 1 through Saturday, November 28*
Gates Open - 11:30 am
First Race - 12:40 pm
*Thanksgiving Weekend , November 26 thru Saturday, November 28
Gates Open - 10:00 am
First Race - 11:30 am
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except Tuesday, November 24.
General Admission
General admission seating is available trackside at first floor Clubhouse sections 113-118 and at second floor Clubhouse sections 215-218. Both covered and open seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
Adults - $3.00
Twin Spires Club Members - $1.00
Seniors (60 & older) - $1.00
Children (12 & under) - Free when accompanied by an adult
Reserved Clubhouse Seating
Reserved Clubhouse tickets include a reserved seat in a third floor box and a race-day program. Depending on the section, the third floor boxes can accommodate anywhere between six to twelve guests. Seats located on the third floor of the Clubhouse can be purchased in advance by calling (502) 636-4400 prior to 3:00 pm ET on the day before your visit. Tickets for third floor box seats are also available for purchase day of at the Reserved Seating booths inside Admission Gates 10 and 17.
Matt Winn Dining Room
Matt Winn Dining Room, located on the third floor Clubhouse, offers Levy Restaurants' Signature Chef's Table and a large a la carte dining options. On live racing days, enjoy a delicious buffet for $21.95 per person. For guests who decide not to purchase the buffet, there is a $15.00 minimum order per person. Open daily with limited seating. For reservations, please call (502) 636-4400.
We also recommend purchasing a $10.00 reserved seat in section 316 just outside the Matt Winn Dining Room to watch the day's races!
Skye Terrace
On occasion, the Skye Terrace is opened for general admission seating. A Skye Terrace ticket provides guests an indoor seat in a climate controlled environment with the opportunity to view the races from an outdoor balcony. Skye Terrace ticket prices, when available, are $10.00 per adult which includes a race-day program and $5.00 per child. When available, Skye Terrace tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (502) 636-4400 or day of at the Reserved Seating booths inside Admission Gates 10 and 17.
Will Call
Tickets sold prior to a particular race day can be picked up on that race day at the "Will Call" booths located at Admission Gates 1, 10 or 17. Will call will only be made available for tickets that have been purchased and paid in full. Guests should contact their Churchill Downs representative in advance to determine at which admission gate their tickets will be located.
Handicapped Accessible Seating
Handicapped accessible seating is complimentary and available on a first come, first served basis on the first and second floors of the Clubhouse.
First Floor
For handicapped accessible seating on the first floor use the ramps from section 113-115,116/117, or 117/118. Rows B and D are handicapped accessible and made available on a first come first served basis.
Second Floor
For handicapped accessible seating on the second floor take the handicapped elevator (located near the Skye Terrace Elevator) to the second floor. Turn left off of the elevator and proceed through the double doors. The following boxes are designated handicapped accessible: Section 115: K16, K17, L02, L03, L04, K08; Section 116: K03, K09.
A limited amount of reserved handicapped accessible seating in section 315 is available. Handicapped accessible seats located on the third floor of the Clubhouse can be purchased in advance by calling (502) 636-4400 prior to 3:00 pm ET on the day before your visit.
Special Dates
Seniors Day
Seniors Days are special days honoring our senior patrons. Millionaires Row 4 is made available to our senior guests. The $19.00 ticket price includes admission to the track with a seat in the Millionaires Row dining room, a race-day program and a chef's table buffet. Millionaires Row 4 is handicapped accessible and includes table servers. Seniors Day tickets are available by reservation only. To make reservations, please call (502) 636-4400 or print and mail in the Seniors Day Ticket Form below.
Senior Day Ticket Form
Thanksgiving Day
Celebrate your Thanksgiving Day in a traditional family style in one of our many venues throughout the track. Thanksgiving Day ticket prices include admission to the track, a race-day program and a chef's table buffet brunch available from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Thanksgiving Day tickets are available by reservation only. For pricing or to make reservations, please call (502) 636-4400.
On-Track Public Dining
At Churchill Downs, we assure your dining experience will be as rewarding as your day at the races. With Levy Restaurants' signature cuisines, race fans are sure to find something they will enjoy.
Trackside Cafe
Trackside Cafe, a food court centrally located on the second floor Clubhouse, offers food options including Mexican specialties, Italian pizza, deli-style sandwiches, fresh salads, your favorite grilled items and ice cream.
The Paddock Grill
The Paddock Grill, located on the first floor Clubhouse in the Paddock area, offers grilled items including hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and other track favorites.
Silks & Champions Lounges
Silks and Champions Lounges, both located on the second floor Clubhouse, feature stand-up bars great for socializing, casual dining with table service and spectacular close-up views of the Paddock. These locations are first come, first served and are popular on the weekends.
Matt Winn Dining Room
Matt Winn Dining Room, located on the third floor Clubhouse, offers Levy Restaurants' Signature Chef's Table and a large a la carte dining options. Open daily with limited seating. For reservations, please call (502) 636-4400.
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited from the Churchill Downs facility:
● Poles or sticks of any size
● Balls
● Frisbees or any projectile items
● Tents
● Canopies
● Picnic or beach umbrellas
● Balloons
● Confetti
● Folding chairs
● Skateboards
● Scooters
● Bottles
● Alcoholic beverages
● Coolers
● Commercially prepared food
● Noise makers
● Animals, except for service animals, such as seeing-eye dogs
● Banners and/or signs unless pre-approved
Upon entrance, guests will be encouraged to return such items to their vehicles or discard
them. Churchill Downs will not be responsible for any items left near the entrances and such
items may be thrown away.
Please call (502) 636-4400 for additional Guest Services information.
