CHURCHILL DOWNS RACING CLUB
Experience Thoroughbred Ownership: Your low risk pathway to becoming a racehorse owner.
The Churchill Downs Racing Club -- your low risk pathway to becoming a racehorse owner. The 2023 Churchill Downs Racing Club will have several offerings – with trainers to be determined soon. The club is a low cost, low risk glimpse into the life of a thoroughbred owner. Organized visits to the track in the early mornings to watch your horse conduct morning training routines, experience the Paddock enclosure just prior to the race, listen in as your trainer gives final instructions to the jockey, watch and enjoy your horse as he competes at The World’s Most Legendary Racetrack® and hopefully experience the thrill of visiting the Winners’ Circle!
The goal of the 2023 clubs will be to sell 200 memberships each at $500. With that $100,000, the trainer will purchase an unraced two-year-old for approximately $50,000 and the remaining balance will be used to cover the expenses of the horse. The club will continue as long as there is funding in the account and winnings from this club’s horse could lead to the purchase of other horses for the group.
Churchill Downs Racing Club:
- First club of 2023 will be trained by Greg Foley
- $500 One Time Membership Fee (used to pay for training fees & expenses)*
- Receive regular updates on the program via email or on the dedicated club social media channels
- Interact with other racing Club Members at dedicated club functions and race days
- All horses to be selected by the trainer and all decisions on the horse will be made by the trainer on behalf of the Club
*Processing fees may apply
Perks of Being a Club Member
- A behind-the-scenes look into thoroughbred ownership
- Breakfast during select morning workouts to watch the club's horses train and prepare for racing
- Access to Paddock Area for club members in the club’s horse races
- Free General Admission for you and a guest to the 2023 Churchill Downs Race Meets (excludes Oaks & Derby days)
Not For Profit Organization
- By joining the club you agree to the membership agreement provided below
- The club is organized as a 501C7 Not for Profit Social Club
- The Club is structured as a not-for-profit educational association meaning you should not join the Club with any profit motive or expectation of profit. Understand that you may not receive back any of your $500 membership fee and should a profit be made the club’s directors will make a determination of the excess funds
Updates
Churchill Downs Horsemen shuttle map (PDF)
CHURCHILL DOWNS RACING CLUB 2023 MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT