Kentucky Derby Tickets
The Kentucky Derby is billed as the most exciting two minutes in sports. Held every year on the first Saturday in May at the World famous Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, the most glamorous horse racing event of the year draws spectators from all over the world. First run in 1875, as part of a four race series, the Kentucky Derby began to grow in prominence after the turn of the century, shifting the epicenter of the racing world to Churchill Downs.
In its’ early years, races at Churchill Downs were set at 1 ½ miles, the same length as the races in England. In 1896 however, the race was changed to 1 ¼ miles, and has remained at that distance ever since.
Kentucky Derby tickets are more than a ticket to a horse race. In its’ 131st year, the Kentucky Derby has grown to become a full week’s worth of events, including Balloon Races, parades, the Thunder over Louisville air show, an unparalleled fireworks display, and social events that draw the elite of the horse racing world.
The first leg of The Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby has seen the likes of horses such as War Admiral in 1937, to Secretariat in 1973, Seattle Slew in 1977, and Affirmed in 1978. In 2004, Smarty Jones won both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, only to fall short in the Belmont stakes, losing to Birdstone. In all, the Kentucky Derby has hosted 11 Triple Crown Winners in its’ 131 year history.
In the 2005 Kentucky Derby, long shot Giacamo, ridden by jockey Mike Smith, literally came out of nowhere, pulling away at the end to outrace Closing Argument and Afleet Alex, giving Kentucky Derby ticket holders the thrill of a lifetime, and creating the second largest payout in Kentucky Derby history at 50 to 1 odds.
The history of the Kentucky Derby is a history of pageantry and tradition, of excitement, and down to the wire finishes by some of the most famous horses in history. Kentucky Derby tickets are an entrance to a world of horse racing history. To stand under the twin spires of the grandstands at Churchill Downs is to stand in a place where legends are born. The glamour, the tradition, the excitement and the thrills, all come with a ticket to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Ticket Purchasing Information
- All Kentucky Derby ticket sales are final.
- We list prices as the cost per one (1) Kentucky Derby ticket.
- Kentucky Derby tickets bought together in a package are seated side by side unless otherwise noted.
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Payments for Kentucky Derby can be made through Visa, American Express, Mastercard and Discover. We also accept Cashier's Check, Paypal and Money Orders, but you must first contact our office to make arrangements. Our toll free number is 1.888-633-6657.
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Kentucky Derby Ticket Refund Information
- PlatinumTickets.com is only able to provide refunds for games that have been cancelled. If the Kentucky Derby is postponed or rescheduled, we are unable to provide a refund.
- If the Kentucky Derby for which you have purchased tickets has been cancelled, you will have 14 days from the date of cancellation to contact our office for a refund of your money (minus the shipping costs).
- Please keep your Kentucky Derby tickets in a safe place as we cannot replace them if lost or stolen.
For more information on Kentucky Derby tickets or other sports tickets call us at 714.636.0370 and ask for our Kentucky Derby ticket specialist Chico Bonner.
PlatinumTickets.com is your full service source for buying Kentucky Derby Tickets at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. We can provide sold out Kentucky Derby tickets in premier seating in any section of Churchill Downs. Let us show you to your seats for an unforgettable entertainment experience. PlatinumTickets.com is one of the oldest and most reputable licensed ticket brokers in the country, selling Kentucky Derby tickets as well as tickets to all other major horse races across the country. PlatinumTickets.com specializes in providing Kentucky Derby tickets at Churchill Downs in premier seating. You may purchase your tickets online at PlatinumTickets.com or through a Kentucky Derby specialist by telephone at 888-633-6657.
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