dawn at the downs – Kentucky Derby Adventure

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Dawn at the Downs is a great chance to see the Derby contenders

Posted on May 6, 2016May 2, 2017 by rmiracle

And if you don't want the buffet breakfast it's free! Just show up at the lot on the backside of Churchill Downs between 7am and 8:15 or so -- plan to stay until 9am. Get right on the rail to see Ky Derby and Ky Oaks contenders work out. Bring your coffee, perhaps some breakfast pastries and a friend. Don't...Read More

Dawn at the Downs — take two #kyderby

Posted on April 30, 2014February 11, 2015 by rmiracle

Today was another early morning to head back to Churchill Downs to watch the horses work out. Today instead of doing the breakfast on Millionaires Row and watch the workout from the boxes, we just went to the rail to get close to the horses and hear and feel the thundering hooves. We found a lot that was open without...Read More

Dawn at the Downs — Day 1

Posted on April 29, 2014February 11, 2015 by rmiracle

One of the cool things that people can do that is actually related to the Kentucky Derby is watch the horses work out early in the mornings. Many locals will go out before they go to work to get a glimpse of the horses they will otherwise only see on TV Saturday. This event is known as Dawn at the...Read More

Kentucky Derby Horses Work at Dawn at the Downs.

Posted on April 28, 2009February 11, 2015 by rmiracle

One thing is generally consistent with the week leading up to the Kentucky Derby.... Weather will come into play. And so was it today as a cold front danced its way through Louisville and destabilizing the air for the rest of the week with rain in the forecast. The signature event today for the Kentucky Derby Festival was the "Run...Read More