Kentucky Derby Suites

Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY

The running of the 143rd Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The derby will feature the best 3-year-old thoroughbred horses in the world. The 2017 Derby field will be determined by a points system. The Kentucky Derby is a grade 1 stakes race and is one and a quarter miles long. The race has been given multiple nicknames like “The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports” or “The Run for the Roses” as the winner is draped with a blanket of roses. The Kentucky Derby is also the first leg of the Triple Crown and is followed by the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Twenty horses line up at the gate with a chance to win but only one can finish first. The Kentucky Derby winning purse is $2 million.

Churchill Downs also features many other events besides the Kentucky Derby. On May 6, horse racing fans will experience 13 races at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Derby suites feature first-class amenities such as premium food and beverages, HDTVs, betting machines in your tent and private seating. With most Kentucky Derby tickets, the Kentucky Oaks will also be included. The Oaks is ran the day before the derby. Ticket options can include the grandstand, turf club, clubhouse, jockey club suites, infield suites, millionaire row and the skye terrace. With your VIP hospitality ticket for the 2016 Kentucky Derby, guests will experience live entertainment and exclusive access at Churchill Downs. On average, Churchill Downs draws a crowd of 155,000 people for the Derby.

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The running of the 142nd Kentucky Derby will take place on May 7, 2016. The Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The derby will feature the best 3-year-old thoroughbred horses in the world. The 2016 field will be determined by a points system. The Kentucky Derby is a grade 1 stakes race and is one and a quarter miles long. The race has been given multiple nicknames like “The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports” or “The Run for the Roses” as the winner is draped with a blanket of roses. The Kentucky Derby is also the first leg of the Triple Crown and is followed by the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Last year, history was made as the winner of the Kentucky Derby went on to win the Triple Crown. Trainer Bob Baffert’s horse, American Pharoah ran by jockey Victor Espinoza became the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. Espinoza has won the Derby two years in a row. He rode California Chrome to victory in 2014. In 2013, Orb crossed the finish line first with Joel Rosario onboard. In 2012, I’ll Have Another won with jockey Mario Gutierrez. Twenty horses line up at the gate with a chance to win but only one can finish first. The Kentucky Derby winning purse is $2 million.

Churchill Downs also features many other events besides the Kentucky Derby.  The 2016 Fall Meets at Churchill downs will feature 13 races with a total of $2.1 million dollars in prize money.  The Fall Meets' most important events are the 142nd Clark Handicap, for three year old horses and above, Stars of Tomorrow II a race dedicated to 2-year old thoroughbreds, and the Mrs. Revere a stakes race for 3-year old fillies. 

Kentucky Derby suites feature first-class amenities such as premium food and beverages, HDTVs, betting machines in your tent and private seating. With most Kentucky Derby tickets, the Kentucky Oaks will also be included. The Oaks is ran the day before the derby. Ticket options can include the grandstand, turf club, clubhouse, jockey club suites, infield suites, millionaire row and the skye terrace. With your VIP hospitality ticket for the 2016 Kentucky Derby, guests will experience live entertainment and exclusive access at Churchill Downs. On average, Churchill Downs draws a crowd of 155,000 people for the Derby.

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The running of the 141st Kentucky Derby will take place on May 2, 2015. The Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The derby will feature the best 3-year-old thoroughbred horses in the world. The 2015 field will be determined by a points system. Contenders could include Dortmund, American Pharoah, Carpe Diem, Upstart, Firing Line, Far From Over, International Star, Texas Red and Prospect Park. The Kentucky Derby is a grade 1 stakes race and is one and a quarter miles long. The race has been given multiple nicknames like “The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports” or “The Run for the Roses” as the winner is draped with a blanket of roses. The Kentucky Derby is also the first leg of the Triple Crown and is followed by the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Past Kentucky Derby winners include the 2014 champion, California Chrome who was rode by jockey Victor Espinoza. In 2013, Orb crossed the finish line first with Joel Rosario onboard. In 2012, I’ll Have Another won with jockey Mario Gutierrez. Kentucky Derby suites feature first-class amenities such as premium food and beverages, HDTVs, betting machines in your tent and private seating. With most Kentucky Derby tickets, the Kentucky Oaks will also be included. The Oaks is ran the day before the derby. Ticket options can include the grandstand, turf club, clubhouse, jockey club suites, infield suites, millionaire row and the skye terrace. With your VIP hospitality ticket for the 2015 Kentucky Derby, guests will experience live entertainment and exclusive access at Churchill Downs. Hide