Online sale of Kentucky Derby/Oaks tickets moved to January
6
Churchill Downs’ online sale of limited two-day Kentucky Derby (G1) and
Kentucky Oaks (G1) ticket packages, which was delayed Wednesday by a potential
data error with its new online box office, has been rescheduled for January 6 at
noon (EST). A total of 3,000 seats have been allocated for this online exclusive
at http://tickets.churchilldowns.com.
“Our concern regarding a potential data error that temporarily delayed our
online sale of Kentucky Derby and Oaks tickets has been erased, and we’re
pleased to announce that those coveted tickets will go on sale shortly after the
holidays on Wednesday, January 6 at noon,” Churchill Downs Racetrack President
Kevin Flanery said. “The customer experience with this first-of-its-kind online
offering is paramount, and we truly appreciate our patrons’ patience as we
worked through this process.”
As promised, reserved seating packages to be sold, which include tickets to
both the Kentucky Oaks on April 30 and the Kentucky Derby on May 1, include:
* Third-floor clubhouse box seats in sections 312-314 and access to the
Secretariat Lounge, an exclusive, upscale, indoor hospitality area that will
feature premium gourmet food, an open bar, televisions, betting kiosks and live
music between races (50 boxes or 300 seats which range from $6,132-$6,390 per
six-seat box);
* First-floor clubhouse box seats in section 111 (166 boxes or 996 seats
which cost $1,500 per six-seat box);
* Second-floor grandstand bleacher seats in sections 222-225 (300 seats which
range from $214-$225 per seat); and
* First-floor grandstand bleacher seats in sections 121-128 (1,404 seats
which range from $172-$207 per seat).
Ticket prices vary based on location. There is a purchase limit of six seats
or one box per order. Those who want to purchase box seats must purchase the
entire box, which includes seats for six. Tickets must be purchased with a Visa
credit or debit card. Minimal ticket processing charges will apply.
This offer is exclusive to http://tickets.churchilldowns.com; no sales will
be made in person or by submitting letters, e-mail or telephone calls to
Churchill Downs.
Already available for purchase on the website are advance general admission
tickets to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, which cost $40 and $25,
respectively, as well as reserved seat packages to other 2010 events, including
six “Downs After Dark” nighttime racing events scheduled for June 11, June 18,
June 25, July 2, October 31 and November 19.