Breeders' Cup announces new BC Friday promotions
The Breeders’ Cup announced today a collection of special Friday-only events to be held at Churchill Downs during the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Nov. 4 and 5. New to the event this year, all Breeders’ Cup reserved ticket holders will receive a complimentary racing program.
Post time on Friday for the first Breeders’ Cup race is 4:10 p.m. ET. Grandstand reserved seating ticket prices begin at $20 and Clubhouse box seating begin at $50. Special Friday-only events scheduled to include:
• “Fascinator and Fedora” Fashion Event presented by The Voice-Tribune – One fashionable fan will walk away with $5,000 for the best Fascinator and another will win $5,000 for the best Fedora
• $10K Fan Friday Sweepstakes presented by WHAS11: Enter to win a chance to direct a $10,000 WIN bet on the Ladies’ Classic
• Championship Friday Free Ride Sweepstakes: Any college student in attendance has a chance to win a $10,000 college scholarship to their school
Ticket sales are on pace with 2010’s record-setting sales at Churchill Downs, Breeders’ Cup officials indicated. Multiple new seating options have increased sales in premium Clubhouse and dining areas. Premium 3rd floor Clubhouse seating has sold out as well as dining in Millionaires Row.
“We’re very encouraged by fan response so far and are thrilled to be returning to Louisville and Churchill Downs,” said Craig Fravel, Breeders’ Cup President and Chief Executive Officer. “With these events for Friday and the complimentary racing programs, coupled with the world class competition, we look forward to a successful return to the marketplace.”
For the second consecutive year, Churchill Downs will host the event under the two-day Championship format, which will begin on Friday at 2 p.m. ET and finish under the lights at approximately 7:30 p.m. with the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic. Saturday’s card will begin at 12:05 p.m. and conclude with the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Great seats remain for Friday and Saturday in Dining, Clubhouse and Grandstand. Ticket prices on Championship Friday for Reserved Grandstand and Clubhouse range from $20-$175 and on Championship Saturday from $40-$200. Available seats and purchase options can be found at www.breederscup.com/tickets or by calling 877-TIX-4CUP (877-849-4287).
