Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs Home of the Kentucky Derby! The racetrack occupies 147 acres, featuring a one-mile dirt, oval racetrack and a seven furlong turf race course.
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Known as the home of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs Racetrack conducts Thoroughbred horse racing in Louisville, Kentucky during three race meets in the Spring, September, and the Fall. Thoroughbred racing, the Kentucky Derby, and the Kentucky Oaks have run continuously at Churchill Downs Racetrack since 1875. In addition, Churchill Downs Racetrack has hosted the Breeders

’ Cup World Championship eight times. Over the course of three centuries, the track has completed several massive renovation projects to modernize its venerable grandstand and clubhouse and to accommodate its more than 165,000 guests on Kentucky Derby Day. Modernization projects have included the construction of private luxury suites and integrated simulcast areas, the installation of permanent lights to operate night-time race programs, and building The Big Board – the world’s largest 4k video screen. The Twin Spires that sit atop the grandstands remain the most recognizable architectural feature of Churchill Downs and serve as a symbol of the racetrack. The spires were designed by architect Joseph Dominic Baldez and were built in 1895 – they shine across the world’s most legendary racetrack each night.

Spring racing is in full swing at Churchill Downs!👇
06/10/2026

Spring racing is in full swing at Churchill Downs!👇

Burnham Square returns to the turf Saturday for the $225,000 Chorleywood Stakes, going 1 3/8 miles in Race 10 at 5:28 p....
06/08/2026

Burnham Square returns to the turf Saturday for the $225,000 Chorleywood Stakes, going 1 3/8 miles in Race 10 at 5:28 p.m. ET.

The Ian Wilkes trainee has dominated his last two starts, the Elkhorn (GII) and Louisville (GIII), and draws the rail with Brian Hernandez Jr. aboard.

Earlier in the card, Grade I winner Percy’s Bar returns in the $175,000 Monomoy Girl Overnight Stakes (Race 9 at 4:56 p.m. ET), reuniting with Luan Machado at 1 1/16 miles.

First post for the 11-race program is 12:45 p.m. ET.

Congratulations to the connections of Further Ado for his win in the Matt Winn Stakes! 🏇 Owner: Spendthrift Farm LLCTrai...
06/07/2026

Congratulations to the connections of Further Ado for his win in the Matt Winn Stakes! 🏇

Owner: Spendthrift Farm LLC
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

Congratulations to the connections of Explora for her win in the Leslie's Lady Stakes! 🏇 Owner: Mike Pegram, Karl Watson...
06/07/2026

Congratulations to the connections of Explora for her win in the Leslie's Lady Stakes! 🏇

Owner: Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey: Florent Geroux

Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby contenders return to Churchill Downs today!Be sure to tune in for the $500,000 Matt Win...
06/07/2026

Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby contenders return to Churchill Downs today!

Be sure to tune in for the $500,000 Matt Winn (G3) and the $225,000 Leslie’s Lady.

Derby runners Potente, Pavlovian, and Further Ado headline the Matt Winn (Race 8 | 4:22 p.m. ET).
Oaks runners Explora and Brooklyn Blonde lead the way in the Leslie’s Lady (Race 6 | 3:18 p.m. ET).

Who are you most excited to see return?

Doncho stops the clock in :55.01 to set a new course and stakes record in the $224,500 Mighty Beau 🏆
06/06/2026

Doncho stops the clock in :55.01 to set a new course and stakes record in the $224,500 Mighty Beau 🏆

Congratulations to the connections of Doncho for their win in the Mighty Beau Stakes! 🏇 Owner: JAL RacingTrainer: Michel...
06/06/2026

Congratulations to the connections of Doncho for their win in the Mighty Beau Stakes! 🏇

Owner: JAL Racing
Trainer: Michelle Lovell
Jockey: Jaime Torres

Further Ado is back beneath the Twin Spires for Sunday’s $500,000 Matt Winn Stakes (GIII).He’ll face a field that includ...
06/05/2026

Further Ado is back beneath the Twin Spires for Sunday’s $500,000 Matt Winn Stakes (GIII).

He’ll face a field that includes fellow Derby runners Potente and Pavlovian in a rematch you won’t want to miss.

Who’s your pick? 👇

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700 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY
40208

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+15026364400

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