Louisville, KY, USA < change city >

"www.churchilldowns.com"

"The greatest horse racing track in the world. Races on Friday and Sunday afternoon. http://www.churchilldowns.com/"

"Horse racing in Kentucky is rich in history, dating back to 1789 when the first race course was laid out in Lexington. However, it was almost 100 years later, in 1875, that Churchill Downs officially opened and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby." Churchill Downs racetrack remains the flagship operation of Churchill Downs Incorporated, and recently underwent the most significant series of ambitious and comprehensive renovations in the history of the track. In July 2002, Churchill Downs began Phase I of a $121 million renovation. The Phase I project provided 64 luxury suites and spacious meeting areas built atop the track"

"700 Central Ave. (502)636-4400; www.kyderby.com The twin spires of Churchill Downs are synonymous with Louisville for a generation raised on annual national television broadcasts of the Kentucky Derby. But the Kentucky Oaks and the Derby have been around a bit longer than TV: The Derby and Oaks will celebrate their 129th running in 2003. The track also hosts a two-month spring meet (April 26-July6 ) and a month-long fall meet (Oct. 26-Nov. 29). Even when the Thorough-breds aren’t running, the adjacent Kentucky Derby Museum (see Museums for details) still is, with hourly tours of the Downs."

"Home of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Museum"

"Home of the Kentucky Derby!"

"The home of the Kentucky Derby. While the Derby takes place the first weekend in May, the racing season should still be going on during the end of May. Check the website for race schedules."