Churchill Downs Incorporated Wednesday announced a $14 million renovation project to update and refresh the Jockey Club Suites at Churchill Downs Racetrack. The renovation will modernize what is considered to be one of the original luxury and full-service hospitality experiences at the racetrack.
“The Jockey Club Suites are a core premium hospitality product,” said Churchill Downs President Mike Anderson in a statement. “This renovation project will ensure existing and future suite holders are provided the entertainment experience Churchill Downs is known for and our guests have come to expect for Kentucky Derby Week and all other racing events.”
The renovation affects 61 suites, along with common spaces, dining rooms, and restrooms located on the fourth, fifth, and sixth floors in a tower adjacent to the historic Twin Spires along the homestretch at Churchill Downs.
Originally constructed in 2004, the Jockey Club Suites seat approximately 2,500 guests in private suites and include the Triple Crown Ballroom, Grand Foyer, Derby and Oaks meeting rooms and the new Triple Crown Balcony. The Jockey Club Suites also can be rented for special events throughout the year.
The project is scheduled to be completed in advance of the 150th Kentucky Derby in May 2024.
