Ticketing Policy
Churchill Downs is a privately owned facility and may refuse the admission of any patron for any reason, including failure to abide by its admission policy. All patrons are subject to a search of their person, packages and containers during admission. Patrons have the right to refuse to be searched, but they will not be allowed admission if they do not consent to the admission search or if they attempt to enter with any item not permitted by Churchill Downs. The admission fee of any patron who does not wish to be searched or comply with this admission policy will be refunded.
The holder of a Churchill Downs ticket accepts the same subject to the right of Churchill Downs to expel from the premises any person whose presence or conduct is deemed objectionable as determined by Churchill Downs in its sole discretion. Expulsion forfeits the ticket, and the holder thereof waives all claims against Churchill Downs by reason of the same. No person who has been ruled off any racetrack can be admitted by a ticket.
The ticket must not be re-sold or offered for re-sale at a premium in excess of the amount allowed by any Federal, State or local law or regulation. This ticket may not be used for advertising, promotion (including contests and sweepstakes) or other trade purposes without the express written consent of Churchill Downs. Tickets obtained from any source other than the Churchill Downs ticket office may be lost or stolen tickets and in such cases will not be honored. Churchill Downs does not assume responsibility for loss, destruction or theft of a Kentucky Oaks & Derby ticket.
Ticket holder grants Churchill Downs, its designee and assignees permission to use photographs, films, video, sound recordings and other images of holder’s likeness for any legitimate purpose, including but not limited to any broadcast or reproduction of the Kentucky Derby or Kentucky Oaks and any promotion or advertisement therefore.
Ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risk of property loss and personal injury arising prior to, during or after the actual event (either inside or outside of the facility).
The date and time of any racing event is subject to change based on, among other things, force majeure events. No refunds or exchanges will be permitted based on such scheduling changes.
The following items may not be brought onto the premises: weapons (including concealed weapons), umbrellas are prohibited on Oaks, Derby and Breeders’ Cup, missiles (or any item which may be used as such), thermoses, backpacks, luggage, duffel bags, wagons, balloons, grills, charcoal, glass, tents, alcohol or any substance which is prohibited by Kentucky or Federal Law. Attempts to bring them onto the premises will result in confiscation or refusal of access to the premises. This list is illustrative only. Other items may be prohibited as a condition of admission.
Use of cellular telephones or similar communication equipment, or public telephones at Churchill Downs by patrons is allowed for personal and/or business purposes only. Use of such equipment to engage in illegal wagering or transmission of odds, race results, or related gambling information is strictly prohibited by Churchill Downs.
Chairs may be brought into the infield for the Kentucky Oaks & Derby through Gate 3 (4th Street) only. No chairs are permitted in the Grandstand, Clubhouse or Infield Club.
Coolers may be brought into the infield for the Kentucky Oaks & Derby through Gate 1 (Central Avenue) and Gate 3 (4th Street) only. No coolers are permitted in the Grandstand, Clubhouse or Infield Club.
Dress Code: Skye Terrace & Millionaires Row = Business Casual. Jackets optional, blazers, vest, shirts with collars, sweaters, dresses, pantsuits, slacks, golf shorts, dress shorts, dress jeans and capris are appropriate. Frayed or torn denim, tank tops and abbreviated attire are considered inappropriate and are not allowed.
Turf Club, Stakes & Aristides Room, Jockey Club & Finish Line Suites = Business Casual. Jackets, blazers, vests, shirts with collars, sweaters, dresses, pantsuits and slacks are appropriate. Jeans, shorts, tennis shoes and denim are considered inappropriate and are not allowed.
NO REFUND NO EXCHANGE
TICKETS FOR RESERVED SEATS TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY AND/OR KENTUCKY OAKS.
The purchaser of these tickets agrees not to resell these tickets at a premium in excess of the amount shown on the ticket or to package these tickets for resale together with hospitality, travel or other services and, if applicable, to not purchase (either directly or indirectly) more than the “per person” ticket limit established for this online offer.
Churchill Downs reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to cancel ticket purchases, including without limitation, voiding online transactions and refunding amounts paid by (a) persons or entities known to Churchill Downs to be in the business of reselling tickets at a premium over face value, either separately or together with hospitality, travel or other services (“Resellers”) or (b) those who attempt to exceed or circumvent any applicable “per person” limit on the number of tickets available for purchase through this online offer.
In the event that Churchill Downs discovers that tickets sold through this online offer are subsequently offered for sale in violation of the conditions of this online offer (either by a Reseller or any other person or entity) or that tickets have been purchased in amounts in excess of applicable limits established in this online offer, Churchill Downs further reserves the right to not honor any tickets purchased through this online offer. In such event, Churchill Downs, at its sole and absolute discretion and without limiting other available recourse, may disable applicable ticket barcodes or otherwise render such tickets unusable and shall not have any obligation to refund the purchase price for such tickets to the original purchaser.
This ticketing/admission policy and the items may be amended by Churchill Downs at any time without prior notice to the public.