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Churchill Downs
by Joseph Baldez (Twin Spires, 1895)
700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
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About this landmark
Home of the Kentucky Derby since May 17, 1875 — the longest continuously held sporting event in America. The Twin Spires, designed by Joseph Baldez in 1895, are among the most recognizable architectural features in U.S. sport.
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Churchill Downs
Thoroughbred racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Churchill Downs is a thoroughbred horse racing complex in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Since its opening in 1875, it has hosted the annual Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the Triple Crown, as well as the Kentucky Oaks. The venue is named after the Churchill family, prominent in Kentucky for many years. Churchill Downs has also hosted the Breeders' Cup on nine occasions, most recently on November 2 and 3, 2018.
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