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Posted on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Churchill Downs is doubling down on night horse racing next year.
The home of the Kentucky Derby announced plans Tuesday to host six night racing events in 2010.
The historic Louisville track Churchill Downs debuted night horse racing at three events during its spring meet this year, and track officials said the experiment was a big success.
The average attendance at night racing was more than 29,000–well above average.
Asked if the Kentucky Derby may some day be run at night, track President Kevin Flanery says “you never say never.” But Flanery says the track is focused on making sure night racing is first done right.
Churchill Downs is planning night racing three times in June and once in early July during its spring meet as well as twice during the fall meet.
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