Military Appreciation Day

Military Appreciation Day: September 11th Observance

Thursday, September 12

Gates Open 4:00 p.m. |  First Race 5:00 p.m.

Join us in honoring our heroes on a special day dedicated to those who serve. It's Military Appreciation Day, and we're celebrating it with the spirit of patriotism and the thrill of the track! On Military Appreciation, Churchill Downs invites guests to enjoy lunch on Millionaires' Row for only $45 and can be purchased by calling our Group Sales at 502-636-4450.*

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Dining | Reserved Seating | General Admission

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

Event Information:

Gates & Post Times: Military Appreciation Day | September 12 | Gates Open 4 p.m.

Race Post Time Wagering
1 5:00 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5
2 5:29 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4
3 5:58 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 DC6
4 6:27 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5
5 6:56 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4
6 7:25 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3
7 7:54 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD
8 8:23 PM WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5

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