Downs After Dark

Eleven stakes races cumulatively worth $3,575,000 will be offered during the 14-day September Meet at Churchill Downs, which runs Sept. 12-29. The 12th annual September Meet will offer several opportunities to prep for the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar, led by the $500,000 GII Lukas Classic for 3-year-olds and up at 1 1/8 miles and the $400,000 GIII Ack Ack for 3-year-olds and up at one mile--a Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" race for the Dirt Mile--on Saturday, Sept. 28. Additionally, the Road to the...

Churchill Downs will host "Louisville Live," the University of Louisville (UofL)'s annual preseason basketball event, Saturday, Sept. 18. In conjunction with Downs After Dark presented by Budweiser and a theme of "Horses & Hoops," the evening will feature an 11-race night card and live entertainment featuring UofL's men's and women's basketball teams on a portable court. The official DJ for the Louisville Cardinals, DJ K-Dogg, will be on stage and UofL's 1986 NCAA Championship men's basketball team will sign autographs. Specialty cocktails will also be available. Five stakes are scheduled,...

Downs After Dark, presented by Budweiser, returns o Churchill Downs Saturday night at 6 p.m. EST. The theme for Saturday night's Downs After Dark is "Country Saloon." Saturday's stakes action includes the GIII Winning Colors S. and the Keertana Overnight S. The 30,000-square-foot Plaza adjacent to the saddling paddock will serve as the hub, featruing live music on the Plaza Stage, including Kyle Eldridge & The Kentucky Cowhands from 5:30-8 p.m. and a mix of new country and pop by Bourbon Straights from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Also, there will be line...