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Review Of Churchhill Downs

By: Richard Bleuze

Review Of Churchhill Downs

Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is an internationally recognized landmark of American horse racing. Churchill Downs is the home of the Kentucky Derby since the famous race's inception in 1875, where the winning horse wears a garland of roses on the first Saturday in May. Churchill Downs is truely America's Most Historic Racetrack.

Churchill Downs brings a thrill to many who love horses. The history and the horses that have passed thru this place is a wonder. Although, Churchhill Downs is not as pristine or even as beautiful as some others I have visited, I like Santa Anita Racetrack, none have the history and feel that Churchill Downs does.

Parking at Churchhill Downs is FREE and they provide golf carts running to and from the entrance, just in case you have to park in the "back 40".

In addition, for an entrance fee of $2 you can get into Churchill Downs. And if you join the Twin Spires Club, you can join online, you will get the entrance fee reduced to $1, with the added bonus of earning points each time you make a bet. You can use these bonus points at the Twin Spires Club site to get various items related to horse racing. In addition, you can increase your bonus points just by presenting the card to the betting window agent whenever you make a bet.

Churchhill Downs offers many ways to bet. The window agents at Churchill Downs, could not be nicer about explaining the ways someone new to racing should bet. This is a plus compared to other racetracks that I have visited.

Unlike most racetracks, Churchill Downs provides stewards placed throughout the seating area on how to get to your seat. In addition, I can say that you will not go far before you see someone who works there, with a smile on their face.

In my opinion, the best place to watch the racing is down in the general seating area right in front of the rail. I suggest that you go early for the best seats which is right next to the finish line. Ok, the best seats are folding chairs. However, just remember that you will be jumping up and down and begging your horse to run faster, anyway.

If you are lucky, you will be collecting your winnings. The betting windows are the same where you place your wager. Just present your winning ticket to the agent and they will process it for you quickly.

The beer/alcohol stations are seperate from the food stations. This is really handy if you only want a drink since there is no need to wait for those ordering food ahead of you. Churchill Downs is famous for their mint julep. The food at Churchhill Downs is expensive, but it is an all day event and your bound to get hungry.

Finally, remember to bet only what you can afford to lose. Go to Churchill Downs (any gambling place, for that matter) with the mindset you will lose it all and you will be extremely happy when you do win.

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Major racetracks

Major horse racetracks in the U.S. were opened

at Fair Grounds in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1853;
at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York in 1863;
at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland in 1870;
at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey, opened in 1870;
at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, opened in 1875;
at Aqueduct Racetrack in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens in 1894;
at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1904;
at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, just outside New York City on Long Island, in 1905;
at Fairmount Park Racetrack in the St. Louis suburb of Collinsville, Illinois in 1925;
at Hialeah Park Race Track in Hialeah, Florida, near Miami in 1925;
at Arlington Park in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois in 1927;
at Santa Anita Park in the San Gabriel Valley community of Arcadia, California, in the Los Angeles area, in 1934;
at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky in 1936;
at Del Mar Racetrack in the San Diego suburb of Del Mar, California in 1937;
at Hollywood Park Racetrack in another Los Angeles suburb, Inglewood, California, in 1938.

Thoroughbred horse racing in the United States has its own Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, New York. The Hall of Fame honors remarkable horses, jockeys, owners and trainers.