Churchill Downs College Day

Written By Cady Coulardot

College Day at Churchill Downs
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY

Amplify Horse Racing will host exclusive VIP paddock tours during College Day at Churchill Downs, offering students a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the preparation and excitement leading up to each race.

Additional highlights include:

  • Free admission with valid college ID

  • Over $10,000 in scholarship giveaways, including a $2,000 award for children of backside workers in partnership with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association

  • Performances by local cheerleading squads

  • Meet & greet with the Bellarmine University basketball team

  • Mascot race, merchandise giveaways, and store discounts

Admission: Free with valid college ID; ticketed options available for dining, reserved seating, and suites
More Information: www.churchilldowns.com

Cady Coulardot
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