Churchill Downs will offer Derby packages

Churchill Downs has announced plans to offer a limited number of Kentucky

Derby 133 "experience packages" for purchase by the general public. The track

will offer a total of 22 luxury packages at three levels. Amenities include, but

are not limited to, the following:

"Win" Package -- two tickets on Millionaires' Row for the Kentucky

Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1), along with free catering, hotel

accommodations, limousine service, two tickets to the Barnstable Brown party and

a tour of the stable area during workouts on Kentucky Oaks morning.

"Place" Package -- two tickets to a third-floor clubhouse box for the

Kentucky Derby and Oaks, along with hotel accommodations, limousine service and

two tickets to the Kentucky Derby Winners' Party.

"Show" Package -- two tickets to a first-floor clubhouse box for the

Kentucky Derby and Oaks, along with an on-site parking pass and two tickets to

the Kentucky Derby Post Position draw.

Costs range from $25,000 for the "Win" package to $4,000 for the "Show." Each

hospitality package will also include an exclusive commemorative gift from

Churchill Downs.

"Preferred ticket packages of this nature are commonplace for many high-level

sporting events," said  Tricia Amburgey, senior director of sponsorship

sales for Churchill Downs. "The Kentucky Derby is among America's most elite

sporting events, and many of the fans who visit Churchill Downs on the first

Saturday in May are looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

"These tiered Kentucky Derby hospitality packages will offer fans a

comprehensive, all-in-one opportunity to enjoy the Derby and Oaks on a premium

level, and will provide access to exclusive areas and events that will make

their experience truly second to none."