Breeders' Cup Gates & Post Times
Friday, November 2nd: Opens at 10 AM
Saturday, November 3rd: Opens at 8 AM
Breeders' Cup guests can enter through the Paddock or Clubhouse Gate. See the Maps & Directions page for a map of those gate locations.
Step 1: Visit a patron entry location located at the Paddock or Clubhouse Gates.
Step 2: Enter bag check and proceed through the security screening area. For a full list of what is permitted/prohibited please visit: Security Information
Step 3: Have your ticket or mobile device out and ready to be scanned at a turnstile or by an attendant.
Step 4: Proceed through the turnstiles.
Step 5: Visit the appropriate wristband location to re-scan your ticket or mobile device. An attendant will provide an access wristband, which you will need to access your seating location.
Step 6: Enjoy your day at Churchill Downs
Friday, November 2nd: Opens at 9 AM
Saturday, November 3rd Opens at 7 AM
Re-entry is not allowed after exiting the facility on any Breeders' Cup live race day. Guests are not permitted to leave Churchill Downs and return on the same ticket. Re-admittance will only be allowed in case of emergency.
While there is no dress code for guests purchasing reserved box or general admission tickets to Churchill Downs, management reserves the right to deny admission to anyone whose attire they consider to be inappropriate. Click here to review dress codes for designated dining areas.
Race | Post Time | Wagering | |
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1 | 12:55PM | WPS EX DD P3 P5 SH-5 | |
2 | 1:28PM | WPS EX DD P3 P4 SH-5 | |
3 | 2:02PM | WPS EX DD P3 SH-5 | |
4 | 2:36PM | WPS EX DD P3 S6 SH-5 | |
5 | 3:21PM | WPS EX DD P3 P5 SH-5 | Juvenile Turf Sprint |
6 | 4:00PM | WPS EX DD P3 P4 SH-5 | Juvenile Fillies Turf |
7 | 4:40PM | WPS EX DD P3 P4 SH-5 | Juvenile Fillies |
8 | 5:22PM | WPS EX DD P3 SH-5 | Juvenile Turf |
9 | 6:05PM | WPS EX DD SH-5 | Juvenile |
10 | 6:43PM | WPS EX SH-5 |
Race | Post Time | Wagering | |
1 | 10:45AM | WPS EX DD P3 P5 SH-5 | |
2 | 11:15AM | WPS EX DD P3 P4 SH-5 | |
3 | 12:00PM | WPS EX DD P3 SH-5 | Filly & Mare Sprint |
4 | 12:38PM | WPS EX DD P3 P4 SH-5 | Turf Sprint |
5 | 1:16PM | WPS EX DD P3 SH-5 | Dirt Mile |
6 | 2:04PM | WPS EX DD P3 P6 SH-5 | Filly & Mare Turf |
7 | 2:46PM | WPS EX DD P3 P5 SH-5 | Sprint |
8 | 3:36PM | WPS EX DD P3 P4 SH-5 | Mile |
9 | 4:16PM | WPS EX DD P3 SH-5 | Distaff |
10 | 4:56PM | WPS EX DD P3 SH-5 | Turf |
11 | 5:44PM | WPS EX DD SH5 | Classic |
12 | 6:22PM | WPS EX SH-5 |
Note: There will be Trifecta wagering on all races that have five or more separate betting interests. There will be Superfecta wagering on all races that have six or more separate betting interests.
Note: Trifecta and Superfecta wagering on all races that qualify under Kentucky Statutes Daily Double wagers are $1 minimum straight bets. Jackpot Super High-5 wagers are $.50 minimum. The Pick-6 is a $2.00 minimum wager. Trifecta, Pick-3, Pick-4 and Pick-5 wagers are $.50 minimum straight bets. The Exacta is a $2.00 minimum straight bet with $1.00 boxes and wheels. Superfecta wagers are $.10 minimum straight bets.