Kentucky Derby Packages Impress 

The Kentucky Derby, otherwise know as “The Run for the Roses” is a unique event to attend.  From its rich history to its “Millionaire Row”, experiencing 2009 Kentucky Derby at the historic Churchill Downs will be a memory you will not forget.  Kentucky Derby packages are a great way to plan for a corporate event in an atmosphere that is sure to impress.

The historic Churchill Downs was officially opened in 1875.  It was estimated that 10,000 people showed up to watch the Downs’ first racing event.  Churchill Downs received its name after Clark’s (the originator of the Kentucky Derby, the one and only Clark from the Lewis and Clark expedition) uncles John and Henry Churchill.  They leased out the eighty acres of land where Churchill’s Downs resides at this very day. 

It was a meager horse track initially housing a club house, grandstand, porters lodge and six stables from the beginning to now sporting the twin spires atop the grandstand that were designed by architect Joseph Dominic Baldez in 1895.  From its meager 80 acres, Churchill Downs now sprawls across 147 acres seating up to 51,000 visitors.  The seating limitations have not stopped the Kentucky Derby from drawing in over 165,000 people though with standing room only.  The once singular clubhouse became a building housing 79 luxury suites and a new clubhouse was erected housing a 36-foot mural of all the 96 jockeys who had won the Kentucky Derby from 1874 to 2004 done by Pierre Bellocq.

The Kentucky Derby Museum is also located at Churchill Downs with memorabilia from Churchill Downs beginning, exhibits on the history of training thoroughbred horses and the history of horseracing.  Also housed in the museum is a 360-movie screen that runs a documentary about the Kentucky Derby called “The Greatest Race”.  With Kentucky Derby packages you can included all facets that the Churchill Downs has to offer.

Churchill Downs has had some big name bands on their grounds like the Rolling Stones and The Police.  When the Rolling Stones performed at Churchill, it drew in a crowd of over 43,000 fans with ticket prices ranging from $60.00 to $300.00.  You can look forward to seeing many other big named performers upon the grounds in coming years
The Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs not only offer a great historic feel but excitement and so much more.  Do not miss the chance to be part of the excitement and check into your Kentucky Derby Packages early. †