Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY

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While driving from Kentucky to Kansas, my first stop was in Louisville at Churchill Downs. I was never really into horseracing, but a good friend was and I thought of him while visiting here.

Mr. Morris Evans passed away this past year and he was a horseracing enthusiast. I know he would have enjoyed hearing about this stop.
The Founding of Churchill Downs began in 1872, when Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark traveled to England and France. Interestingly, he was the grandson of explorer General William Clark of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
The Winner’s Circle
A look at the track. Churchill Downs boasts a one-mile oval track that’s made of 12-inch resilient clay base on top of a 25-foot sandy loam sub-base. Eight inches of a sifted and mixed combination of 75% round river sand, 23% silt, and 2% clay sits on top of the clay.
The iconic Twin Spires
This is the scale at the edge of the track where jockeys must weigh in before and after the race.
The tunnel into Churchill Downs
One of the activities in the museum is “betting” on a race.
And I was a winner!

Here are some great gifts from the gift shop

My favorite bourbon balls
And now we are off to the next stop.
Cappy is ready, too!

Published by Christi Iffergan

Hi! I am Christi, a full-time RV traveller since August 2021. I have always loved to travel, but COVID-19 put a stop to that. I was fast approaching 50, my condo was being placed up for sale and I was ready for a major change. Originally from a tiny town in rural Southwest Virginia, I am the mother to one son and a rescue Shih Tzu, Cappy. For the last 20 years, I worked in public library systems around the Charlotte & Myrtle Beach areas. I met some amazing people and made great friends along the way. Follow along on my adventures as I travel the US. I hope that our paths will cross one day!

6 thoughts on “Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY”

  1. Oh Mr. E would love this horse track!
    Thank you for the shout out!!
    I think of him often!!
    Also enjoyed the gifts. Great sayings!!
    Cappy looks so content!!
    Enjoy your house sitting!! Hugs

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  3. So cool to see all the pix, Momma just loves watching the Kentucky Derby and me too, we make bets,.. and I see you were a big winner too lol.. Your friend would have loved this place of course but look who else did,..Cappy !! How lucky is that doggie to be on the adventure too,. smiles to you, be safe and Happy New Year from Kim & Momma

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  4. Christi….glad that you are enjoying your trip…I’ve been to the Kentucky derby at Churchill Downs…wonderful experience…even wore hats and won a race…love your posts…keep them coming….happy New Year….Patsy

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  6. Wow, what an interesting post! Christie, I see your future in the travel industry because you see in depth information about the places you explore – Road Scholar here you come!

    And, you like sharing your discoveries and insights which feels like we’re traveling with you…

    Maybe publishing your road trips..

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