What races are held at Churchill Downs?
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.
What race at Churchill Downs is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby, presented by Woodford Reserve, is a top rank, Grade I stakes race for 3 year old Thoroughbred horses. The race distance is one and one-quarter miles long, and it is run on the dirt racetrack at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Who calls the races at Churchill Downs?
Travis Stone
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Kentucky Derby would not be complete without many details but one of those is one you cannot see, but rather hear: the track announcer. Travis Stone will call his seventh Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Which American horse race is run at Churchill Downs?
Kentucky Derby
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| Location | Churchill Downs Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Inaugurated | May 17, 1875 (146 years ago) |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
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What time does the races start at Churchill Downs today?
| 10:01am | * Race 1 |
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| 10:59am | * Race 3 |
| 11:28am | * Race 4 |
| 11:57am | * Race 5 |
| 12:28pm | * Race 6 |
How many races are held at Churchill Downs each year?
Racing at Churchill Downs occurs in three meets though for the majority of its existence there were only two meets per year. The spring meet starts one week before the Derby and continues until early July. The Kentucky Derby is held the first Saturday in May and the Kentucky Oaks is run on the Friday before the Derby.
How many races are there in the Kentucky Derby?
35 races
Those 20 horses must first travel the Road to the Kentucky Derby, a series of 35 races taking place at tracks across the country and the world. Points are awarded to the top four finishers in each of those races, and the 20 horses with the most points earn a coveted spot at the starting gate at Churchill Downs.
Who won race 9 at Churchill Downs today?
Thirteen Songs
Thirteen Songs used a strong finish on the final stretch to win Race 9 at Churchill Downs.
Who won race 11 at Churchill Downs today?
La Sardane
La Sardane wins Race 11 at Churchill Downs | NBC Sports.
What time do the races start at Churchill Downs tomorrow?
| 10:01am | * Race 1 |
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| 11:28am | * Race 4 |
| 11:57am | * Race 5 |
| 12:28pm | * Race 6 |
| 1:03pm | * Race 7 |