Churchill Downs Racing Entries (2024)

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How much does it cost to watch a race at Churchill Downs? ›

General admission tickets start at $10.00 per adult for Spring, September and Fall Meets. Children 12 years and younger are complimentary with paying adult (who is at least eighteen (18) years old with a valid ID).

Sit down in the same seats as the world's most revered racing enthusiasts! The Millionaires Row and Skye Terrace dining rooms provides scenic vantage points to view the races from a tiered balcony overlooking the finish line, or via television monitors from the comfort of your table.

Do's: Jackets and blazers, vests, shirts with collars, sweaters, dresses, pantsuits, slacks and capri pants are appropriate. Don'ts: Jeans/denim, shorts, t-shirts, crop or midriff tops, athletic wear, swim wear, and flip-flops are all considered inappropriate attire & are not permitted in these areas.

WAGER MINIMUMS:

Win, Place, Show: $2. Exacta: $2 ($1 Box & Wheels) Daily Double, Super High-5: $1. Trifecta, Pick-3, Pick-4 and Pick-5: $0.50.

The average jockey salary in the United States is $52,645. Jockey salaries typically range between $35,000 and $77,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for jockeys is $25.31 per hour. Jockey salary is impacted by location, education, and experience.

Outside food and beverages are not allowed at Churchill Downs, but there are plenty of food and drink options available.

Churchill Downs is the Home of the Kentucky Derby. However, the action doesn't stop after the most exciting two minutes in sports. Enjoy thoroughbred racing and delectable dining options that are available on more than 70 live race days.

Casual Attire is permitted in the Turf Club, Trophy Room, and Millionaires Row, as well as in all other seating areas including the Grand Stand, which means: Jackets optional, blazers. Vests, collared shirts and sweaters.

Millionaires Row, perhaps the most famous dining experience at Churchill Downs. Enjoy the spacious indoor dining area or step out onto the covered terrace to watch the races from the fourth level overlooking the track.

Additionally, all reserve seat packages at Churchill Downs now include some menu of complimentary food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, though the selections run from basic to very fancy.

How many casinos does Churchill Downs own? ›

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Churchill Downs Incorporated proudly oversees 27 industry-leading regional casinos and HRM/racing properties across 14 states.

Starting at $10. View our General Admission and Reserved Box Seating options for your day at the races.

The Home Run Derby will be broadcast live on ESPN (watch FREE on Fubo), with streaming available on ESPN+ and the ESPN app.

Tickets can be purchased directly from the Kentucky Derby official website. An Infield General Admission ticket, which gets you in the door, costs $130. This is as basic as basic admission gets for the Derby.

Ticket resale site TicketSmarter puts the average price on the secondary market for race day above $1,250, just over last year's $1,214 average or the $1,092 attendees paid on average in 2022—while TickPick puts the average at $1,028.

The lower levels do provide a greater sense of speed and raw sound than the upper levels. NASCAR ticket prices during the current racing season are starting as low as $18.00 and the most expensive tickets are costing up to $5310.00. The average ticket price to attend a single race during the 2024 season is $117.72.