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SEPTEMBER & FALL MEET FEATURED EVENTS

Racing continues at Churchill Downs on September 12th beginning with Twilight Thursday and runs through September 29th. Following the September Meet, racing will resume on October 27th through the end of November. Learn more about each day and see available ticket options.

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Join us for the upcoming meet with more racing action at Churchill Downs beginning in September! Learn about our featured events as tickets go on sale now!

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Twilight Thursdays return with Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in the Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the September Meet!

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It’s Military Appreciation Day at the track, a day filled with gratitude, remembrance, and thrilling horse racing action.

Active-Duty Military or Retired Veterans receive free admission with their Military ID

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Experience College Day at the track! Get ready for an action-packed day filled with thrilling races, entertainment, and incredible opportunities to win scholarships. Plus, enjoy FREE admission and exclusive discounts at the Churchill Downs store with a valid college ID.

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Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing. On Senior Day, Churchill Downs invites guests 60 and older to enjoy lunch on Millionaires' Row for only $45 and can be purchased by calling 502-636-4450.*

* Pricing based on what dining rooms are initially available for regular race days.

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Family Adventure Day is the perfect event for the entire family to enjoy a day of fun under the Twin Spires. Thrilling racing, and over 20 activities that kids under 12 can enjoy.

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Get ready for an electrifying night of horse racing as the sun sets and the track comes alive with excitement! Downs After Dark is your ticket to an unforgettable evening filled with thrilling races under the dazzling lights.

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Get ready for your visit to historic Churchill Downs with helpful tips and event information.

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With more than 70 plus live racing days throughout the year, check out all opportunities you have to watch the thrills of live racing. Plus, opportunities to get tours of the facility, watch horse racing via simulcast or bet at our Race & Sports Book.

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GROUPS & OCCASIONS

Check an item off your guests' bucket lists at Louisville's must-visit venue. Let our team help you plan an unforgettable experience.

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'More Than 30 Years, Under 30 Stalls' -- Saluting Veteran Trainer Donnie Habeeb

For veteran trainer Donnie Habeeb, his morning starts with a familiar routine but it’s a routine unlike most on the backside of Churchill Downs. Habeeb, who trains four horses, handles every aspect their care alongside his wife of 40 years, Beth. Donnie...