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Where is Churchill Downs? Location, capacity and more about Kentucky Derby track details

Churchill Downs can fit about 170,000 fans on Kentucky Derby day. The record attendance for the Kentucky Derby is 170,513, set in 2015. The derby has brought in between 150,000 and 171,000 fans each year since 2005, with the exception of the two races impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2025 Kentucky Derby: Everything you need to know to watch 151st running at Churchill Downs

Top 3-year-old horses from around the world will compete on Saturday, May 3 in the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

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When is the Kentucky Derby? Here's everything to know at Churchill Downs in 2025

The first leg of the Triple Crown is upon us, with the Kentucky Derby set for Saturday on NBC. Here's a preview for the biggest event in horse racing.

'A lot has changed.' Why Churchill Downs paused its $1 billion project ahead of Derby 2025

Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Inc. has announced a pause of its proposed $1 billion project. Here's what we know.

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Churchill Downs turns 'Winsday' into a community win for Louisville nonprofits

Many in the crowd agreed that Winsday was a win-win. "The race, Churchill Downs, is such a big part of Kentucky, and to know ...

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Nonprofit that helps immigrant workers on Churchill’s backside hopes to expand

The Backside Learning Center has helped hundreds of immigrant workers on the backside of Churchill Downs for 20 years and is ...

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Churchill Downs, Louisville mayor lay out plans for Kentucky Derby safety

Churchill Downs and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg discussed keeping guests safe if severe weather happens during the week.

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Louisville medical team provides on-site care to keep jockeys safe at Churchill Downs

While much of the focus during Kentucky Derby season falls on the horses and trainers, the safety and health of jockeys is ...

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KSR Today: A Backside Morning at Churchill Downs

Kentucky Sports Radio debuted a new show, the Monday Happy Hour. The show will feature a rotating cast in the weeks and ...

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Kentucky Derby weather: If it rains at Churchill Downs, will horses still race?

"Weather, as with any outdoor event, is a wildcard at the Kentucky Derby!" officials warn. "From sunshine and cloudless skies that bring sun burnt noses and tan lines to spring showers that make our ...

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Kentucky Derby: Journalism is 3-1 morning-line favorite for annual race at Churchill Downs

Sovereignty is the 5-1 second choice in the 20-horse field for the May 3 race, while Sandman is the 6-1 third choice.

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Kentucky Derby 151: Louisville hotels go all out for Derby season

Louisville welcomes hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world to watch the most exciting two minutes in sports and those people a place to stay.

$150M Racehorse Trainer With Colt Named After Pat Kelsey Trolls Louisville Coach At Kentucky Derby

Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey met up with famed racehorse trainer Kenny McPeek at Churchill Downs this week ahead of ...

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