FRANKLIN, Ky. (Tuesday, June 8, 2021) — Kentucky Downs will be back to full capacity for its live racing in September with its most upscale option yet for reserved seating and dining and the return of free general admission.
The fastest six days in horse racing will be staged Sept. 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 and 12, kicking off on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend and concluding the following Sunday. Tickets for the unique all-grass meet are available for purchase now at kentuckydowns.com/racing or kentuckydownstickets.com.
New will be the VIP Chalet, a glass-enclosed, air-conditioned facility with an outdoor terrace providing a spectacular view of the race course and located mere yards from the rail. The expansive structure will feature more amenities, high-end cuisine, open bar and betting windows.
The popular Finish Line Pavilion once again will be expanded. The venue
will have enhanced food options, dedicated cash bar and betting windows.
COVID safety restrictions limited the 2020 meet to horsemen and their guests. For 2021, free general admission will be back in front of the Mint Gaming Hall and with tailgating at the top of the stretch.
Ticket pricing is tiered according to the day of the week and will be sold in tables of eight only.
Finish Line Pavilion tables are available for $495 on Sept. 5 (Sunday), Sept. 6 (Labor Day Monday) and Sept. 12 (Sunday); for $795 on Sept. 11 (the showcase Saturday card) and $369 on Wednesday Sept. 8 and Thursday Sept. 9.
Tables for eight in the VIP Chalet can be purchased for $995 on Sept. 5, 6 and 12 and for $549 on Sept. 8 and 9. No tickets are available for Sept. 11, with the venue limited to sponsors, invited guests and horsemen in the track’s five graded stakes.
Ted Nicholson, Kentucky Downs Vice President for Racing, encouraged buying tickets early, saying, “History tells us they’ll go quickly, especially on the weekends.”
