LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Opening day of Churchill Downs' 2020 Spring Meet will be May 16. The announcement comes after the state's approval for horse racing to resume May 11, as part of Kentucky's phased approach to reopening the economy.
The track will operate under the strict guidelines given by the state to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Those guidelines include not permitting spectators at the track.
Churchill Downs said after the opening weekend, racing will be staged Thursday-Sunday with a special holiday Monday card on Memorial Day. Post time for the first race of the day will be 1 p.m. EST.
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