Churchill Downs Strengthens Security Policies for Derby/Oaks

[Alan07]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, April 18, 2013) – Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”) will strengthen security and hospitality policies and expand screenings for patrons, employees and vendors who will enter the track for the 139th runnings of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) on Saturday, May 4, and the Kentucky Oaks (GI) on Friday, May 3.

Additions to the list of items banned for carry-in to Churchill Downs in the revised Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks security and hospitality polices include:


*Coolers – Removed from the list on banned items in 2009, coolers will no longer be permitted for carry-in to the infield. Styrofoam coolers and ice will be available at infield purchase points.

*Camcorders, tripods and video equipment;

*Cameras with detachable lenses, cameras equipped with lenses more than six inches in length, and tripods of any kind.

*Purses must be 12 inches or less in any dimension;

*Cans of any kind and size;

*Fireworks, laser lights, pointers, mace/pepper spray,
noisemakers and air horns.

http://www.churchilldowns.com/news/a...tucky-derby-an

[Clip-Clop]

No cans, no coolers.

That will make the infield less fun for sure.
Safer no doubt, but less fun.

Kegasus can save them!!!

[Danzig]

clip, they'll still have fun. it'll just cost more.

i wonder what they'll do with the confiscated items, because people will show up with all that banned stuff.

tony and i were in disney last year, laughing at all the people with bags trying to go thru the 'no bag' lines at the gates. it's soooo hard to read signage.

[Thunder Gulch]

They haven't allowed you to take beer in ever, so banning cans only means you'll have to pay more for cokes and water. That infield store idea wasn't bad, but now they've committed that space to the "infield club". Net effect is the people already crammed into the green space are going to be even tighter.

[BigBlue]

My understanding is that there will not be an "Infield Club" this year. Too bad, because we've enjoyed it over the last few years.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by BigBlue

My understanding is that there will not be an "Infield Club" this year. Too bad, because we've enjoyed it over the last few years.

How was the attendance in the club? Upon passing it over the last couple of years it seemed to be not very crowded, not as profitable as they hoped. They think they have an idea to use that space to make it more profitable.

[ghartman02]

Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

They haven't allowed you to take beer in ever, so banning cans only means you'll have to pay more for cokes and water. That infield store idea wasn't bad, but now they've committed that space to the "infield club". Net effect is the people already crammed into the green space are going to be even tighter.

I think the infield club is gone, it has been moved to the first turn of the clubhouse where you can purchase a ticket and have a buffet and drinks. I think I saw a diagram where the Infield Club was, it is replaced by a fan zone. I don't have any details but thought I'd let you know.

[Thunder Gulch]

Originally Posted by ghartman02

I think the infield club is gone, it has been moved to the first turn of the clubhouse where you can purchase a ticket and have a buffet and drinks. I think I saw a diagram where the Infield Club was, it is replaced by a fan zone. I don't have any details but thought I'd let you know.

They created a section on the grandstand side of the first turn to take it's place. I have some friends who might come out ahead on the $500 tickets with all you can eat and drink, but personally I'd rather pay my $100 or so and shove $400 through the window...ok, maybe $150/$350 if juleps are still going up over $12 a pop.