From the beginning, Kentucky has been a state of horse lovers. In fact, as reported on the Kentucky Derby’s official website, it has been claimed that the state’s earliest races were held on Louisville’s downtown Market Street. Yet, Lexington is the city where Kentucky’s first horse racing track was built in 1789, not long after the founding of the United States of America.
History of Louisville’s Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby
Prior to that time, jockeys and trainers showed off their horses’ skill at The Commons, a location that wasn’t up to par to continue holding horse races at. Next, there was the Oakland Race Course which opened in 1833. Finally, Louisville’s Churchill Downs was built and open for business some 42 years later. Today the Churchill Downs is more than a state favorite for horse lovers; the venue is a national darling, especially during the month of May.
Lewis Clark is a key pioneer responsible for the success of the sport in Kentucky. At only 26 years old, Lewis began his work to build a reputable horse race track in the bluegrass state. He is credited with starting the Louisville Jockey Club and developing the Churchill Downs. Although the name stuck, it wasn’t until 1937 that the track was incorporated as Churchill Downs.
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