Breeders Cup Churchill Downs 2006

Churchill Downs is the home of horse racing in Kentucky and is best known as the home of the Kentucky Derby. Over the years the Churchill Down race track has seen massive improvements and this has led to a resurgence of the track and helped attract the Breeders' Cup Championship. Churchill Downs has responded by successfully hosting four of the top five attendance totals for the event.

The 2006 Breeders Cup plans to the biggest and best ever following the US121 Million renvoation to the course and this will ensure the very best facilities for the visiting public and the entries for the 8 eight championship races.

Churchill Downs Track Facts

• Main Course : 1 1/2 Miles
• Last Turn to Finish on Main Track : 1,097 feet
• Widener Turf Course : 1 5/16 Miles
• Inner Turf Course : 1 3/16 Miles
• Attendance Capacity : 85,000 - 90,000

Address:
Churchill Downs
700 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY 40208
Main phone: 502.636.4400

Churchill Downs is located in South-Central Louisville, approximately three miles from the downtown business district and two miles from Louisville International Airport (Standiford Field). The racetrack is a short drive from any location in the metropolitan area.