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Churchill Downs Facts: The very name "Churchill Downs" conjures up images of horse racing's rich and romantic history. At a time when our nation had recently rid itself of one king's rule, Churchill Downs would establish itself as the king of horse racing venues, where the country's top thoroughbreds would serve as queens and skilled jockeys as princes. The horse racing action at Churchill Downs was to be loved by all who visited this coveted track. Despite the formation of the famed Kentucky Jockey Club in 1809, it would be almost 90 years before the first Kentucky Derby would be run at Churchill Downs in 1875. The Kentucky Derby would soon become a mainstay in horse racing heritage and history. A touch of irony capped the first Kentucky Derby, which was won by an African American jockey by the name of Oliver Lewis. It was under the direction of Col. M. Lewis Clark that the final location for Churchill downs was established, when Clark leased 80 acres of land from his uncles, John and Henry Churchill, using funds that were raised by selling what very well could have been sports first season tickets. Clark sold 320 "memberships" to Churchill downs at a cost of $100.00 each, which was pricey in those days. While the name Churchill Downs was first associated with the Kentucky horse race track in an 1883 newspaper article, it would not become official until the 1937 incorporation of the fabled grounds. Since that date, Churchill Downs Incorporated has grown into one of the most impressive and profitable horse racing operations in the country, owning and operating many successful racetracks. The racetracks currently owned by Churchill Downs Incorporated include: Churchill Downs, Arlington Park Race Track, Calder Race Course, Ellis Park, Fairgrounds Race Track and Hoosier Park. Every horse racetrack owned by Churchill Downs Incorporated is pristine and a shining example of what horse racing parks should be. The popularity of the Kentucky Derby reached new heights in 1952, when the 77th running of the event at Churchill Downs was televised for the first time. Times certainly have changed since that first running of Kentucky Derby telecast at Churchill Downs. Each year, the Kentucky Derby is a major event. If you want to learn more about the Kentucky Derby, you can visit the main website at KentuckyDerby.com. It is full of history, statistics, news, analysis and full information on this year's running of the Kentucky Derby. The net to winner amount has fluctuated each year, normally between one and two million dollars. However, 2004 was a magical year, which saw Smarty Jones win the Kentucky Derby. The track was sloppy that year, but the action was crisp and exciting. The net to winner in 2004 was a whopping $5,854,800 - over two times the amount in 2005, which was high at $2,399,600. In the 1990's, the average net to winning was always under one million dollars - usually $400,000 to $800,000. The turn of the century sure made a difference in horse racing. Isn't it time you give yourself the best opportunity to win at horse racing? Creating your account at Bodog only takes a minute. You could be enjoying the full world of horse racing wagering including Kentucky Derby odds in just minutes from right now! Sign up now, get your free cash bonus and start earning cash back on all your horse racing wagers. You deserve it! 
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