Churchill Downs
Backside of the Track Tours at Churchill Downs
As the early morning sun splashed above the twin spires at Churchill Downs, we set off for the backside of the track at Churchill Downs. Here, you can belly up to the rails to watch horses stride the track to warm up for races. And during Derby, you can expect a media frenzy as the…
Princess Sylmar Pulls Upset At Kentucky Oaks
The Kentucky Oaks doesn’t get as much hype as the Kentucky Derby but is still a thrilling experience, as the speed of some of the premier horses in the world is measured. Held the day before Derby, hundreds of thousands of people dressed in blushing pink hats, dresses and shirts flood Churchill Downs for “Lilles…
Incredible Art Inside Churchill Downs
On the clubhouse level of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, you will find a stunning glass replica of the racetrack created by Craig Colquhoun. Using heat, metal and glass, this master artist skillfully and successfully constructed 4,000 detailed glass pieces to fit inside the 30- foot racetrack sculpture. Truly capturing the spirit of Derby Day,…
Journey Through the Derby Museum in Louisville, Kentucky
After walking through a starting gate, get ready to gallop through horse racing history at the Derby Museumin Louisville, KY. Just steps from gate one on the grounds of Churchill Downs you will find two floors of exhibits. You will learn what it takes for a foal to be in the winner’s circle at Churchill…
Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is a point of pride for Kentuckians. It’s a celebration, a tradition and builds community. The Derby is speed, power, victory and defeat. It is talent. It’s luck. It brings a rush of cheers from hundreds of thousands inside Churchill Downs. You will find both ends of the spectrum: Rowdy crowds sitting…
Wagners Pharmacy in Louisville, KY
Across the street from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, you can slip into Wagner’s Pharmacy for a bite to eat and see a famous Hollywood set. A scene of the movie Secretariat was filmed here- Fast forward to the 1 hr. 4 min mark. The nostalgic environment is so true to the earlier days of horse racing…
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