Ford First Turn Reserved Seating

First Turn Reserved Seating allows guests to enjoy the famous, media-worthy angle of the Kentucky Derby Walkover, where contenders and their connections parade along the track from the barn area to the Paddock prior to the big race. Guests can enjoy expansive views of the whole track from the 2nd and 3rd level.

Ford First Turn Club

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$1,442 per guest (*)

(*) Pricing includes two-day package for Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks with all-inclusive food, alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages, offsite parking, and shuttle to the venue.

Amenities

  • All-Inclusive Food and Beverage Menu
    (including beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic options and concessions)

  • First Turn Reserved Seating Menus

  • Off-Site Parking Access
    at the Kentucky Exposition Center, with complimentary shuttle service to Churchill Downs

  • Covered Outdoor Stadium-Style Seating

  • Live mutuels for wagering

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