Live Racing

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Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing.

For groups of 12+, please contact group sales at 502-636-4450 or fill out our Group Request Form

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Admission includes 1 racing program**.

Gates Open	12:00PM
Race 1	1:00pm
Race 2	1:30pm
Race 3	2:00pm
Race 4	2:30pm
Race 5	3:01pm
Race 6	3:31pm
Race 7	4:01pm
Race 8	4:33pm
Race 9	5:05pm
Race 10	5:35pm
Race 11	6:05pm

* Pricing based on what dining rooms are initially available for regular race days.
** Complimentary racing program available at entry gates while supplies last.
*** Race schedules and post times subject to change. Please see our Event Information for all updated race and post times.

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