Breeders' Cup reveal special events for World Championships

Last updated: 9/8/11 2:11 PM

The Breeders’ Cup announced Thursday a collection of special
Friday-only events to be held at Churchill Downs during the Breeders’
Cup World Championships, November 4-5. 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. (EDT).
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 (G1)

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 third 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 CEO. “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. 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.

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
breederscup.com/tickets
or by calling 877-TIX-4CUP (877-849-4287).

General Admission tickets will go on sale beginning October 3 for online
purchase only. Building upon fan feedback from the 2010 Championships, the
Breeders’ Cup has added sections 126-128 in the Grandstand for optimal race
viewing of the track. The online price for Championship Friday will be $10.
General Admission online price on Championship Saturday is $20. Patrons will be
able to print their tickets at home and bring them to the track for admission.

General admission prices at the gate on Championship Friday will be $15 and
$25 on Championship Saturday.