Following a $10 million investment and complete overhaul of its turf course last fall, Churchill Downs has decided to limit the number of turf races held over the surface for the remainder of the 2022 Spring meet.
According to bloodhorse.com, the decision was made to reduce wear and tear on the still-maturing surface.
“We've decided it's best to limit turf racing to two races per day for the remainder of the spring meet to allow the new turf course to continue to mature and become more robust,” said Churchill Downs senior director of communications Darren Rogers in a statement. “We've had good, open dialogue with the riders. The grass has been cut short to promote the continued root growth.”
A total of 19 upcoming races in Churchill's condition book will be carded on dirt, rather than on turf. For details, check out the latest Churchill Downs overnights.
Read more at bloodhorse.com.
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