(News) – Organizers tried to find a way to keep the Kentucky Derby equestrian sport safe for fans this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, but those efforts have apparently failed. Per WLKY, Churchill Downs announced Friday that it could not allow spectators to attend the Sept. event in Louisville. “Churchill …
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Churchill Downs officials expect that less than 23,000 fans will be able to attend the new Kentucky Derby next month under an updated health and safety plan. The plan only eliminates areas for general admission and standing room, with total capacity limited to less than 14% of …
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – In September, the Kentucky Derby will be played for the 146th consecutive year. And, in a noteworthy development on Thursday, for the 146th consecutive year, there will be fans at Churchill Downs watching (and betting) the race. In the process, America’s most famous race track has emerged …
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Churchill Downs says the rescheduled Kentucky Derby and Oaks will run this fall with spectators under strict guidelines to limit crowd density for the race that annually draws more than 100,000. The 146 Oaks races for fillies and the Derby were postponed from May 1-5 to September …
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Gregory Payan / Associated Press Churchill Downs Racetrack announced Thursday that it will allow fans to attend the 2020 Kentucky Derby on September 5 under “strict guidelines” amid the coronavirus pandemic. Track President Kevin Flanery released a statement on the decision: “Our team is deeply committed to celebrating the best …
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