Kimberly Gatto

Churchill Downs (Ky): America's Most Historic Racetrack (Landmarks) Kimberly Gatto

In the late eighteenth century in the bustling city streets of Louisville began a tradition of thoroughbred racing that has transcended centuries. Follow Kimberly Gatto as she chronicles the history of the world s most famous racing venue as it revolutionized the Sport of Kings and created the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and Clark Handicap races. Fans will enjoy the tales of various horses, from the early triumph of Ten Broeck over Mollie McCarthy to the Derby victory of the heroic Barbaro. Churchill Downs: America s Most Historic Racetrack recounts how financial hardships, the introduction of parimutuel wagering, the construction of the famed twin spires and the age of television transformed Churchill Downs into the majestic track we recognize today.