Thanksgiving Day Starting Gate Dining & Hospitality Suites26 Nov 2026 · Churchill Downs

Positioned on the fourth turn of the track and the fourth, fifth, and sixth levels of the stand, the Starting Gate Suites are adjacent to the Starting Gate of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby race.

Suites can accommodate varying group sizes, from 32 to 108 people. The Starting Gate Dining Room Banquets can host 216 guests. The Starting Gate Cocktail Reception can host 500 guests. Dining tables in the Starting Gate Suite Clubhouse can accommodate 8 people per table

Suites include:

• Interior, temperature-controlled kitchen and bar area with lounge seating
• Private balcony with covered seating and panoramic views of the entire racetrack
• Suite package includes catering, full bar, reserved parking, wagering programs, and souvenir glasses on both Oaks Day and Derby Day
• Self-service wagering machine, dedicated suite catering attendant, and concierge services provided
• Restrooms and live betting tellers exclusive to Starting Gate Suite guests
• Starting Gate Suites leases are available Derby week, premium select race dates, and private events

For more information on hiring the larger suites please contact the Group Sales Department at 502-638-3875. Please note that spectators in the Starting Gate Clubhouse dining room will not have direct access to racetrack views.