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 2010 Kentucky Derby and Farm Tour Itinerary

Please Note: Itinerary for 2011 will be shown when available.
  Day     Time       Itinerary
Apr 28
(Wed)


 

7:00 PM
Arrive at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Lexington

Shuttle from Lexington and Cincinnati airports if needed

Get acquainted cocktail party at the hotel (casual)
Crowne Plaza Hotel Lexington
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Lexington
Apr 29
(Thur)
 8:15 AM Assemble in the hotel lobby for touring some of Kentucky's
     most famous Thoroughbred farms - including
     Darley-Gainsborough and Three Chimneys in the morning.
Lunch will be waiting for us at Midway College (no host).
After lunch we will visit other points of interest, including
     WinStar Farm and Margaux Farm where Kent has his
     broodmare, Enduring Charm.
A tour guide will join us today.
Darley-Gainsborough Farm, Thoroughbred breeding
Darley-Gainsborough  Farm        
Apr 30
(Fri)
 8:15 AM


 
 

4:30 PM
  6:00 PM
  7:00 PM
Assemble in the hotel lobby for another day touring the Blue
     Grass Country with morning stops at Gainesway Farm and
     Walmac Farm.
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 Crown Plaza Hotel
Cocktails (no host)
Hosted Derby dinner
Keeneland Sale, horse in the ring
Keeneland
Sales Pavilion
May 1
(Sat)
  7:00 AM Depart Crowne Plaza Hotel for the Kentucky Derby.
Our first stop will be breakfast.

Then to Churchill Downs for the Derby. You will receive
     a Derby box lunch and beverage. Seating is on the 3rd
     level grandstand.

You will be advised of the departure time back to the
     Crowne Plaza.
Churchill Downs Plaque with brief history of Kentucky Derby

First Derby in 1875
May 2
(Sun)
10:00 AM

10:30 AM

11:00 AM
 
 
3:00 PM
Check out.

Depart Crowne Plaza Hotel for the Kentucky Horse Park.

Arrive Kentucky Horse Park. Cigar, 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 (indoor pool)

    Please keep in mind the entire trip is casual

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