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Experience the thrill of live racing at Churchill Downs during the Spring Meet. Secure your tickets today for unforgettable moments, heart-pounding finishes, and world-class hospitality. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the tradition — get your Spring Meet tickets now!

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Twilight Thursdays return with Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in the Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the Spring Meet!

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Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing. On Teacher Appreciation Day, Churchill Downs invites local educators to enjoy an evening of exciting racing at the race track!

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Get ready for an electrifying night of horse racing as the sun sets and the track comes alive with excitement! Downs After Dark is your ticket to an unforgettable evening filled with thrilling races under the dazzling lights. Learn More!

NEW: Plaza Loge Passport Experience | $99 per ticket
Enjoy premium Plaza Loge seating overlooking the new Paddock, Caribbean-inspired bites, a Signature Old Fashioned, cigar rolling, a custom airbrush hat, and covered box seats for race viewing. Includes exclusive lanyard and skip-the-line perks.

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A day filled with excitement as the thoroughbreds compete in six thrilling stakes races that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Feel the adrenaline, witness the skill, and be part of the racing action that promises to deliver unforgettable moments.

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With more than 70 plus live racing days throughout the year, check out all opportunities you have to watch the thrills of live racing. Plus, opportunities to get tours of the facility, watch horse racing via simulcast or bet at our Race & Sports Book.

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Churchill Downs rolls into the penultimate week of its Spring Meet with the final Downs After Dark celebration set for Saturday evening, featuring the colorful theme: “A Caribbean Night at the Races.”
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Churchill Downs Stakes Advance and Update: Vahva Back to Defend Title in Grade II, $300,000 Chicago Stakes

Grade I winner Vahva is back at Churchill Downs to attempt a repeat in the 35th running of the $300,000 Chicago Stakes (GII), the centerpiece of next Saturday night’s Downs After Dark card.
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