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Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer told the Courier-Journal on Thursday that his current plan doesn't include attending this year's Kentucky Derby, rescheduled for Sept. 5 at Churchill Downs. Fischer usually does attend the annual event.

Churchill has already announced it will close the infield and restrict the number of attendees for this year's race, down from approximately 150,000 to 23,000.

Fischer cited the rising rate of coronavirus cases in Louisville, which his chief medical officer, Dr. Sarah Moyer, has compared to a “wildfire,” as well as the racial justice demonstrations being planned for that day in Louisville by the NFAC. The demonstrations are a response to the death of Breonna Taylor, a nationally publicized case in which the Black woman was fatally shot by Louisville police.

“We do expect some people in town for that,” Fischer said. “Obviously we want to make sure we're connected to everything that's going on and planning accordingly. Like every day, that will be a busy day, just a little more so with the running of the races.”

Read more at the Courier-Journal.

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Monmouth Park will offer special dining packages that include guaranteed entry as part of the GI Kentucky Derby simulcast and live racing program Saturday, Sept. 5. Entry will be limited according to state-approved regulations for attendance capacity restrictions. Derby Day guaranteed entry tickets cost $10, with patrons receiving a $10 food voucher upon admittance. Parking and admission are free. A Derby Day Picnic Party will take place in the trackside picnic area. The package includes all-you-can-eat food and soft drink service from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Advanced reservations will also be available for the Kentucky Derby Clubhouse Dining at Lady’s Secret Cafe. All food and drink is a la carte beginning at 11 a.m. Monmouth will also host a Derby Day Best Dressed Contest, with the winner receiving a $100 Kentucky Derby wager.

For more information on the Kentucky Derby Day dining and events, visit www.monmouthpark.com.

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