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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.
September 2027
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September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
September Meet Racing at Churchill Downs
Gates Open 11:30 a.m.* | First Post 12:45 p.m. | Chef's Table 11:30 a.m.**
*First post and Gates Open remain the same for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Thursdays Gates Open at 4 p.m. for Twilight Thursdays
**Chef's Table is only applicable for guests who purchased all-inclusive dining tickets
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.
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