Churchill Downs Racetrack
Churchill Downs Racetrack is a premier thoroughbred racing venue in Louisville, Kentucky, best known as the historic home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oak
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- Employees
- 500
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Enterprise
About
Churchill Downs Racetrack is a premier thoroughbred racing venue in Louisville, Kentucky, best known as the historic home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Operating three seasonal meets each year—spring, September, and fall—the track features a one‑mile dirt oval and a seven‑furlong turf course, and has hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championship eight times. The facility spans 147 acres and offers modern amenities for more than 165,000 guests on Derby day, including luxury suites, simulcast areas, permanent lighting for night racing, and the world’s largest 4K video screen, The Big Board. Its iconic Twin Spires, a landmark since 1895, symbolize the racetrack’s enduring legacy and commitment to delivering world‑class racing experiences.