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	churchilldowns @churchilldowns The wait is almost over. Live racing returns to Churchill Downs this week. 🏇 https://t.co/cclreppUGr 14 hours ago
	churchilldowns @churchilldowns Mark your calendars, racing is back at Churchill Downs! One week until we're back racing under the Twin Spires: bit.ly/4cuisvT https://t.co/hQH0AokJPr 4 days ago
	churchilldowns @churchilldowns Happy September 1st to those who celebrate. Get the betting slips ready, grab a cold one, and start sharpening those handicapping skills. September means one thing: racing is back at Churchill Downs for the Fall Meet. https://t.co/eQriCqAAIB 6 days ago

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• Daily Double, on 1st, 2nd and last two races - $2.00 minimum bet
• Exacta, on all races - $2.00 minimum bet
• Pick 6, on races 3 through 8 - $2.00 minimum bet
• Race Book
• Race Book Window - 10 seats
• Rolling Pick 3, on 4 through 7 races - $2.00 minimum bet
• Superfecta, on 2 and 9 races - $1.00 minimum bet
• Trifecta, odd/even & roulette wagering on all races which qu - $2.00 minimum bet

• Racing Type: Thoroughbred
• Track Shape: Oval
• Track Material: Sandy loam
• Abbreviation: CD
• Takeout Rate: WPS: 16%, Odd/Even: 5%, Exotic 19%
• Length: 1 mile
• Stretch Width: 80 feet
• Length of Home Stretch: 1,235 Feet
• Camber of Turns: 4%
• Running Direction: Counterclockwise
• Seating Capacity: 51851
• Clubhouse Seating: (outdoor and/or covered seating)
• Clubhouse Seating Cost: $3 adult, $1 senior, children 12 & under free
• Grandstand Seating : (outdoor and/or covered seating)
• Grandstand Seating Cost: $3 adult, $1 senior, children 12 & under free

• Racing Type: Thoroughbred
• Track Shape: Oval
• Track Material: Turf
• Takeout Rate: WPS: 16%, Odd/Even: 5%, Exotic 19%
• Length: seven-eighths Mile
• Stretch Width: 80 feet
• Start tp First Turn: 485 feet; 815 feet; 1,095 feet
• Length of Home Stretch: 1,222 feet
• Camber of Turns: 6%
• Running Direction: Counterclockwise