Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs is a Thoroughbred course most well known for every year facilitating the Kentucky Derby. It formally opened in 1875, and held the principal Kentucky Derby and the primary Kentucky Oaks around the same time. Churchill Downs has additionally facilitated the prestigious Breeders' Cup on eight events, most as of late in 2011. It is next planned to have the Breeders' Cup in 2018.1 Churchill Downs Incorporated possesses and works the circuit. With the infield open for the Kentucky Derby, the limit of Churchill Downs is around 170,000.

In 2009, the Horseplayers Association of North America presented a rating framework for 65 Thoroughbred courses in North America. Churchill Downs was positioned number 5 on this rundown.