Churchill Downs is a horse racing complex located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, famed for hosting the annual …
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Oct 23, 2024
I visited the historic landmark and took the tour. After I left I learned 12 horses died in 2023, and that Churchill Downs was investigated by PETA. If you love animals and horses, then I recommend … Full review by Tamara F
Oct 14, 2024
Great day trip to fill time on a wedding weekend. The grounds tour was informative and the museum is a real gem. We had a really good time. Full review by Don1987
Oct 10, 2024
Our tour group had 60 people in it. The guide didn’t allow for the whole group to get up to gather around where he talked and told the tour info. (Not his fault as he only has 20 min). I fault the co… Full review by Lucky1Waxahachie
What do you wear to the Thursday night races? Can we go casual? Or does everyone dress up?
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If you are making a Special Occasion of it - by ALL means dress up! First off, it's fun to wear a fancy hat and a flowery dress! I asked hubby to wear a seersucker blazer and a bow tie …
If you are making a Special Occasion of it - by ALL means dress up! First off, it's fun to wear a fancy hat and a flowery dress! I asked hubby to wear a seersucker blazer and a bow tie and he looked very dapper. Overdressed is always better than *under* dressed - that was the motto I learned growing up!
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When is live racing held?
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Typically, Churchill Downs has three meets a year where live racing occurs. There is the Spring Meet which begins after the Kentucky Derby. Later in the year there...