Churchill Downs News Release: New 'Winsday' on Kentucky Derby Week Will Support Local Nonprofits

Mar 21, 2025

Churchill Downs has officially rebranded Wednesday of Kentucky Derby Week to be known as “Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good presented by Resolute Racing.” In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, “Winsday” will be a special day dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations and spotlighting their invaluable contributions to the Kentuckiana community.

A total of 50 area nonprofit organizations have emailed unique ticket links to their supporters, and Churchill Downs will donate $5 to that organization for every “Winsday” box seat ticket sold.

Individual box seats on the 100 level are $32 and 300 level box seats are $39. Reserved boxes are communal seating with other guests unless purchased in full.

“Winsday” presented by Resolute Racing also will provide participating nonprofits with multiple ways to raise funds including special cash prizes and increasing awareness for their organization on race day. For example, by purchasing a box seat ticket through one of the organizations at www.cflouisville.org/events/winsday-tickets/, guests could be randomly selected to unlock an additional $2,000 for their favorite nonprofit during Winsday.

“Winsday is a new Kentucky Derby Week event that will make a direct impact on the lives of many across Louisville and the Kentuckiana region,” said Casey C. Ramage, Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships, Churchill Downs Racetrack. “Churchill Downs is thrilled to partner with Resolute Racing and the Community Foundation of Louisville for this incredible celebration of the pivotal role nonprofits play in our community.”

Participating eligible nonprofit organizations:

Adventurous Minds Produce Extraordinary Dreams (AMPED)
Americana World Community Center
Backside Learning Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana
Buy Local Louisville Foundation
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Critically Loved
Day Spring
Dress for Success Louisville
Elevate Louisville
Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana
Evolve502
FEAT of Louisville Inc.
Feed Louisville
For Lady's Sake
Friends of Nicole 50/50 Mentoring Collaborative Inc
Have a Heart Clinic
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
Hope Scarves, INC.
Imagination Library of Louisville
Jewish Family and Career Services
Junior League of Louisville
Kentuckiana Health Collaborative
Kids Cancer Alliance
Louisville Grows
Luce, Inc.
Mental Health Lou & You
National Parkinsons Institute
Oldham County Arts Association
Pandora Productions
PORTLAND MUSEUM INC
Queer Kentucky Inc
Second Hope Ministries
Second Stride, Inc
St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
The Center for Women and Families
The de Paul School
The LEE Initiative
The Louisville Orchestra, Inc.
The Pete Foundation, Inc.
Travel to Hope
TreesLouisville, Inc.
USA Cares
Wesley House Community Services Inc.
WHAS Crusade for Children
Whitney/Strong Inc.
World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana
“Winsday” presented by Resolute Racing will take place on Wednesday, April 30. Visit www.cflouisville.org/events/winsday/ to learn more about the participating organizations and purchase tickets for “Winsday.”

Tickets for the 151st Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on May 2-3 are available by visiting www.KentuckyDerby.com and www.DerbyExperiences.com, or call (502) 636-4447 to be a part of the most extraordinary Kentucky Derby yet.