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 2012 Kentucky Derby and Farm Tour Itinerary
Please Note: Itinerary is subject to minor changes that will be updated as known.
  Day     Time       Itinerary
May 2
(Wed)

 

7:00 PM		 Arrive at the DoubleTree Guest Suites Lexington

Shuttle from Lexington and Cincinnati airports if needed

Get acquainted cocktail party at the hotel (casual)		 DoubleTree Guest Suites Lexington DoubleTree Guest
Suites Lexington

Atrium
May 3
(Thur)		  8:15 AM Assemble in the hotel lobby for touring some of Kentucky's
     most famous Thoroughbred farms - including
     Darley-Gainsborough and Three Chimneys.
Lunch will be waiting for us at Midway College (no host).
After lunch we will visit other points of interest, including
     WinStar Farm and Margaux Farm where Kent has his
     broodmare, Enduring Charm.
A tour guide will join us today.		 Darley-Gainsborough Farm, Thoroughbred breeding
Darley-Gainsborough  Farm        
May 4
(Fri)		  8:15 AM


 
 

4:30 PM
  6:00 PM
  7:00 PM		 Assemble in the hotel lobby for another day touring the Blue
     Grass Country with morning stops at Gainesway Farm
     and Walmac Farm.
Then on to Keeneland Race Course where you can wager
     and watch the Kentucky Oaks, pre-bet the Derby, and
     visit its well-known gift shop and sales pavilion.
Arive back at the DoubleTree Guest Suites Lexington
Cocktails (no host)
Hosted Derby dinner		 Keeneland Sale, horse in the ring

Keeneland Sales Pavilion
May 5
(Sat)		   7:00 AM Depart the DoubleTree for the Kentucky Derby.
Our first stop will be breakfast.

Then to Churchill Downs for the Derby. You will receive
     a Derby box lunch and beverage. Admission and
     seating.

You will be advised of the departure time back to the
     DoubleTree Guest Suites Lexington.		 Churchill Downs Plaque with brief history of Kentucky Derby

First Derby in 1875
May 6
(Sun)
 10:00 AM

10:30 AM

11:00 AM
 
 
3:00 PM		 Check out.

Depart the DoubleTree for the Kentucky Horse Park.

Arrive Kentucky Horse Park. Cigar, horse museum, film
     and more.

Depart Kentucky Horse Park for the airport and return
     home.		 Kentucky Horse Park, Man O' War statueMan O' War statue
at Kentucky
Horse Park
Suggestions:
     Bring your cameras and video cameras - they are allowed at all farms
     Bring your walking shoes, umbrella, windbreaker and / or warm jacket and swimsuit

    Please keep in mind the entire trip is casual

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