Kentucky Derby - Louisville, KY
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bluesnote
N 38° 12.319 W 085° 46.298
16S E 607547 N 4229308
Churchill Downs is home of the Kentucky Derby.
Waymark Code: WMW5A4
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2017
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Taken from Wikipedia, "Churchill Downs, located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, is a Thoroughbred racetrack most famous for annually hosting the Kentucky Derby. It officially opened in 1875, and held the first Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Oaks in the same year. Churchill Downs has also hosted the renowned Breeders' Cup on eight occasions, most recently in 2011. It is next scheduled to host the Breeders' Cup in 2018.[1] Churchill Downs Incorporated owns and operates the racetrack. With the infield open for the Kentucky Derby, the capacity of Churchill Downs is roughly 170,000.[2]
In 2009, the Horseplayers Association of North America introduced a rating system for 65 Thoroughbred racetracks in North America. Churchill Downs was ranked number 5 on this list.
In 2014, prior to the start of their spring meet, Churchill Downs announced an increase in parimutuel takeout rates. As a result of the takeout increase, Churchill Downs was ranked number 22 in the 2014 Horseplayers Association of North America Track Ratings."
Name of Source Book: 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die
Page Location in Source Book: 413
Type of Waymark: Event
Location of Coordinates: Entrance
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
Every Spring
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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