7 Interesting Facts about Churchill Downs Racetrack

Churchill Downs Racetrack is Known as the home of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks.

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It is located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States.

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It opened for its first race on May 19, 1875

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It opened for its first race on May 19, 1875

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The Churchill Downs racetrack uses a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.

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The racetrack is 10 furlongs long, or a mile and a quarter because a furlong equals an eighth of a mile.

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This racetrack also hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championship eight times.

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