In the grandstand and along the rail, the atmosphere is casual. A clubhouse allows more formal dining while watching the races. The Paddock Park area is used for concerts, and the infield is the site of the annual Memorial Stakes Day and other events. The Red Mile's operations also include the Tattersalls standardbred auctions three times a year. The tentative racing schedule as of 1997 was 24 nights for the spring season, from late April through June, and 9 days for the fall Grand Circuit meet, in late September and early October.
Post time varies.
Schedules are subject to change, so it's wise to call first or check out the billboard at South Broadway and Red Mile Road. Real horses have been reportedly spooked by this statue at Thoroughbred Park. The Breeders' Cup, held in November, is a full day of stakes races billed as the richest day in racing. No wonder the track's twin spires adorn the Kentucky license plate and are recognized all over the world. There is a long waiting list for Derby tickets, but you can be part of the mass of humanity that packs into the infield.