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 2023 Kentucky Derby and Farm Tour Itinerary


Please Note: Itinerary is subject to minor changes that will be updated as known.
  Day     Time
      Itinerary

May 3
(Wed)


 

Arrive at the DoubleTree Suites Hotel Lexington

Shuttle from Lexington and Cincinnati airports if needed


DoubleTree Guest Suites Lexington
DoubleTree Atrium

May 4
(Thur)
 8:15 AM





7:00 PM

Assemble in the hotel lobby for touring some of Kentucky's most famous
    Thoroughbred farms - including Three Chimneys.
Lunch will be waiting for us at Midway College (no host).
After lunch we will visit other points of interest, including
     Old Friends for retired Thoroughbreds.
A tour guide will join us today.
Get acquainted, hosted, mint julep cocktail party at the hotel (casual)
Roadside View
Roadside View      

May 5
(Fri)
 8:00 AM


 

 

4:30 PM
  7:00 PM

Assemble in the hotel lobby for another day touring the Blue
     Grass Country, including a morning stop at Silver Springs Stud
     owned by Steve Johnson, Kent's partner.
Then on to Keeneland Race Course where you can wager
     and watch the Kentucky Oaks, pre-bet the Derby, and
     visit its well-known gift shop and sales pavilion.

Arive back at the DoubleTree Suites Lexington
Hosted Derby dinner
Keeneland Sale, horse in the ring
Keeneland Sales Pavilion

May 6
(Sat)
  7:00 AM
Depart the DoubleTree for the Kentucky Derby.
Our first stop will be breakfast at Cracker Barrel (hosted).

Then to Churchill Downs for the Derby. You will receive
     a Derby box lunch and beverage, admission and
     seating.

You will be advised of the departure time back to the
     DoubleTree Suites Hotel Lexington.
Churchill Downs Plaque with brief history of Kentucky Derby
First Derby in 1875

May 7
(Sun)
10:00 AM

10:30 AM

11:00 AM
 
 
3:00 PM

Check out.

Depart the DoubleTree for the Kentucky Horse Park.

Arrive Kentucky Horse Park. Point Given, horse museum, film
     and more.

Depart Kentucky Horse Park for the airport and return
     home.
Kentucky Horse Park, Man O' War statue
Man O' War statue at
Kentucky Horse Park

Suggestions:
     Bring your cameras and video cameras - they are allowed at all farms
     Bring your walking shoes, umbrella, windbreaker and / or warm jacket and swimsuit

    Please keep in mind the entire trip is casual

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