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Race 1 of opening night was the first time Churchill Downs' new, $200 million paddock was used for a race. Often referred to as "the heartbeat of the track," horses are paraded through the paddock ...

Here are five things you missed on opening night. The new paddock's debut Race 1 of opening night was the first time Churchill Downs' new, $200 million paddock was used for a race.

Opening day is only the beginning at Churchill Downs but Derby Week will bring 502′sday, Champions Day, Thurby and of course Oaks and Derby. Be sure to tune into all of our coverage leading up to the ...

The Spring Meet at Churchill Downs began with night racing.Saturday night horse racing fans did not allow a little rain to stop their fun.This year the official kickoff to Derby Week had something ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Hundreds of people showed up to Churchill Downs for Opening Night, which marked the start of a week of celebrations leading up to the 151st Kentucky Derby on the first ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As the dial draws closer to the 150th Run for the Roses, anticipation mounted at Churchill Downs' Opening Night Saturday, underneath the Twin Spires. "It's easier to navigate ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's Opening Night for the spring meet at Churchill Downs and fans came to celebrate Kentucky Derby Week. “Everybody's got their hats on and their outfits.

LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- It has become second only to the Derby and Oaks in popularity -- it's the opening Saturday night of the Spring Meet. Workers are everywhere on the track, as the Downs ...

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs wants you to join them for opening night and they're giving away tickets and a lucky winner have to pay.

The weather on Saturday had gone from severe to dreary to almost perfect by the time Churchill Downs opened its gates for the first evening of the new Spring Meet. Hats and horses once again took ...