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  2. Churchill Downs - Wikipedia

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    Churchill Downs is a horse racing complex located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, famed for hosting the annual Kentucky Derby. It officially opened in 1875 and was named for Samuel Churchill, whose family was prominent in Kentucky for many years. [ 1 ]

  3. How did Churchill Downs get its name? What to know ... - AOL

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    "The founding of Churchill Downs began in 1872 when Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark traveled from Louisville to the Epsom Derby in England and decided he would create a spectacle horse racing event ...

  4. Churchill Downs Incorporated - Wikipedia

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    Churchill Downs Incorporated is the parent company of Churchill Downs. The company has evolved from one racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky , to a multi American-state-wide, publicly traded company with racetracks, casinos and an online wagering company among its portfolio of businesses.

  5. Clark Stakes - Wikipedia

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    The Clark Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in late November at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.Among the oldest races in the United States, it was first run in 1875, the year the racetrack opened for business.

  6. Then and Now: Looking back at 150 years of Churchill Downs ...

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    The phrase “down to the wire” dates back to this common method of 19th-century horse racing. "Photo finish" technology wouldn’t come on the scene until 1890. 150 years of changes

  7. Why this famous Churchill Downs feature is only used once at ...

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    To help you prepare for your time at the racetrack, we asked Kevin Kerstein, publicity manager for Churchill Downs, to break down some of the most frequently asked questions people have about ...