LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Beginning Thursday, April 25 and continuing through Wednesday, May 1, Churchill Downs is opening morning workouts to free to the public every day from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Guests will have the opportunity to view three-year-old Thoroughbreds train up close as they prepare for their Derby week races.

What You Need To Know

  • Dawn at the Downs begins Thursday, April 25 and continue through Wednesday, May 1

  • Morning workouts will be open to the public from 5:15 a.m. to 10 a.m.

  • Contenders for Derby and Oaks will train exclusively from 7:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

  • Guests can enter through the Clubhouse Gate and park for free in the Yellow Lot

Training on Churchill Downs main track happens daily, from 5:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. Race fans can see Derby and Oaks participants exclusively from 7:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Those horses will be identified by special saddle towels — yellow for Derby horses and pink for Oaks contenders — which will also include their names.

Guests can enter the racetrack from the Clubhouse Gate and can park for free in the Yellow Lot. Guests will then be directed to Sections 115-117 to watch the morning workouts.

On Sunday and Monday, fans can enjoy breakfast in Millionaires Row or the Stakes Room for Dawn at the Downs. More information can be found on the Derby website. 

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