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Churchill Downs

Louisville, Kentucky

Home of the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs is the most iconic racetrack in North America. The spring meet (late April through July) draws the country's best three-year-olds, while the fall meet features top-class older horses in the Clark Stakes.

Signature Stakes

Kentucky DerbyKentucky OaksClark Stakes

Track Info

Meet
April – July, November
Surfaces
DirtTurf
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
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How we handicap Churchill

Rating Model

Our proprietary model scores every horse entered at Churchill by projected win probability — independent of the morning line.

Pace Scenarios

We map out the pace shape of every race — who's going to the lead, where the pressure comes from, and which runners benefit from the expected tempo.

Surface & Trip Notes

Churchill Downs runs on Dirt and Turf. We track bias patterns and trip notes from prior starts to find hidden form.

Value Ratings

Every pick is benchmarked against the morning line. We only flag plays where our probability meaningfully exceeds the market — real overlays, not chalk.

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