The Kentucky Derby has been postponed until September, but new horse races are coming to Churchill Downs sooner than you might think.
"For many fans around the country, the first Saturday in May has become a part of their family's yearly traditions," President of Churchill Downs Racetrack Kevin Flanery said in the announcement."While we eagerly look forward to the 146th Kentucky Derby this year on the first Saturday in September, we will celebrate the annual excitement of our traditional date with our fans and community by offering ways for us to join together for a great cause.
Churchill Downs and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear have been in talks about reopening its racetrack, training center and stables and will open under stringent guidelines beginning Monday, May 11. The measures, meant to allow for reopening while mitigating the potential spread of COVID-19, include spectator-free racing.
"There will be no fans for racing," Beshear said at a Wednesday press conference."I will tell you this is one of the most detailed plans that we have seen about specific security checks that everybody has to go through." Measures include limiting access to the stables to essential caretakers and trainers, a ban on fans, guests and media at the track, plus regulations on congregating and separation between race clockers and other officials.
"The health and safety of our horsemen, staff and community remains paramount," Flanery said on the Churchill Downs website."Strict compliance with our comprehensive COVID-19 Action Plan and social distancing guidelines is our responsible duty to effectively contain the virus."
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