Presented by Old Forester

Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 
11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate the trifecta of Kentucky pride at Thurby, and enjoy the things that Kentucky is famous for – great horse racing, bourbon, and music!

Kentucky Derby week is one of the best times to experience live racing at Churchill Downs. Be a part of the excitement at Thurby as racing returns under the Twin Spires and Kentucky Derby and Oaks contenders visit the Paddock to take a look around before the big day.  

Ben Sollee will host the Kentucky Legends variety show including local and regional actors, musicians and cultural ambassadors

• Musical performance by Kentucky Native
• Musical performance by James Lindsey
• Musical performance by Scott Smith
• Musical performance by Amythyst Kiah
• Old Forester's Master Bourbon Specialist- Jackie Zykan
• Churchill Downs Executive Chef -David Danielson

Enjoy 11 thrilling thoroughbred races including the Kentucky Juvenile Stakes (Listed) and Opening Verse Overnight Stakes.

Enter to WIN the Thurby Classic Sweepstakes for your chance to win a box for 6 to the 2018 Kentucky Derby and Oaks

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Tickets start at $20 for general admission access to the Paddock area, the Plaza, and the First Floor Grandstand.  

If you do not see the tickets you were looking for online, please call the sales department at 502-636-4450 for additional dining options.

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