Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Museum

Trip Start May 27, 2009

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Trip End Sep 18, 2013

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Flag of United States Cave City, Kentucky
Monday, July 27, 2009

Churchill Downs is the home of thoroughbred horse racing. It opened in 1875 and celebrated its 135th anniversary in 2009. The race occurs the 1st Saturday in May each year. It's followed by famous Preakness then Belmont Stakes races. If the horse comes in 1st in all 3 races, they receive the triple crown. Few achieve this honor.

The winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd) of the Kentucky Derby share $2 million. The 1st place receives 60%. Churchill Downs seats 50,000 and 100,000 standing room only. Seats range from $50 to $1,000.

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Roger & Mag at Churchill Downs & Museum	Churchill Downs Entrance - Gate 1	Kentucky Derby Museum	Kentucky Derby Race Horse Statue
Barbaro Memorial	Phantom On Tour	Phantom	Winston On Tour
Winston	Layout of Churchill Downs - Ground Level	Layout of Churchill Downs - Levels 2-6	Paddock Entrance
Kentucky Derby Winner's Silks Statue	Paddock - View 1	Paddock - View 2	1st Kentucky Derby Winner
1973 KY Derby Winner: Secretariat (Fastest Ever)	Entry to track from Paddock Area	Churchill Downs Stands - 1	Churchill Downs Stands - 2
Churchill Downs Stands - 3	Churchill Downs Stands - 4	Churchill Downs Track -1	Churchill Downs Track - 2
Churchill Downs Track - 3	Churchill Downs Track - 4	Churchill Downs Jockey Club	2009 Derby Winner - Mine that Bird
2009 Derby Winner Stats	Mag with 2009 Derby Winner - Mine that Bird	Rog with 2009 Derby Winner - Mine that Bird	Roses awarded to Kentucky Derby Winner
Flags of Kentucky Derby Winners	Mag with Barbaro (2006 Derby Winner)	Roger with Barbaro (2006 Derby Winner)	Kentucky Derby Dresses - 1
Kentucky Derby Dresses - 2	Kentucky Derby Hats