Thanksgiving

Enjoy Thanksgiving buffet and live thoroughbred racing!

THANKSGIVING & CLOSING WEEKEND

Thursday, November 23rd to Sunday, November 26th
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at the track with exciting Stakes races, including up-and-coming Kentucky Derby hopefuls.

  • On Thanksgiving Day, November 23rd, Watch 12 exciting live races including the Falls City Handicap (GII)
  • On November 24th, Come out to the track for exciting live races including The Clark (GI)
  • On November 25th, Enjoy a great day of racing including the STARS OF TOMORROW II-Golden Rod (GII) 2023 Kentucky Oaks Points Race, Kentucky Jockey Club (GII) 2023 Kentucky Derby Points Race, the Lively Shively and the Fern Creek.
  • On November 26th, 2023 Closing Day -- Enjoy a great day of racing and our Sunday brunch served in the Stakes Room

Thanksgiving Chef Tables: 11 a.m. -- 3 p.m.

RACE DAY INFORMATION: Thanksgiving

Admission includes 1 racing program**.

Gates Open 10:00AM
Race 1 11:30AM
Race 2 11:58AM
Race 3 12:26PM
Race 4 12:54PM
Race 5 1:22PM
Race 6 1:50PM
Race 7 2:18PM
Race 8 2:47PM
Race 9 3:16PM
Race 10 3:45PM
Race 11 4:14PM
Race 12 4:43PM

* Pricing based on what dining rooms are initially available for regular race days.
** Complimentary racing program available at entry gates while supplies last.

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

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