Sigma Chi Alpha – April 2017
Auction Ends: Apr 28, 2017 07:30 PM EDT

Unique Experiences

Churchill Downs - Your own race and VIP experience

Item Number
398
Opening Bid
2400 USD

Live Event Item

After the online close, this item went to a Live Event for further bidding.

Item Description

Be a VIP at Churchill Downs, including a race named in your honor - complete with trophy presentation. In addition to a photo of you presenting the trophy, you will get a duplicate trophy of your own. You'll be escorted to the Private Jockey Club Suites with your guest. Receive a three night stay at the Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott or a comparable hotel.  Experience the exciting and colorful spectacle of thoroughbred racing with your party of two as the nation's finest horses compete at Churchill Downs.  Valid for the Spring (May and June), September, or Fall Meets (November), subject to availability. Not valid during Derby Week (last weekend of April through first weekend of May), or on premium dates such as Opening Weeks, Downs After Dark (select Saturday evenings), and major holidays. Dates subject to change. Be sure to read all the terms and conditions before bidding.

Item Special Note

Churchill Downs VIP Experience

Private Jockey Club Suite, Race Named in Your Honor, Trophy Presentation, 3-Night Stay for 2

Suggested Retail Value: Priceless

This Experience Includes:

  • VIP Private Jockey Club Suite for 2 at Churchill Downs during the Spring, September, or Fall Meets
  • Race Named in Your Honor & Trophy Presentation
  • 3-night stay in a standard guest room at the Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, or comparable 

Experience the exciting and colorful spectacle of thoroughbred racing with your party of two as the nation's finest horses compete at Churchill Downs. Along with watching the spectacular action on the track, you can stroll through the historic grounds of the world's most legendary racetrack and enjoy the ambiance of one of the most hallowed shrines in American Sport.

Horse racing in Kentucky is rich in history, dating back to 1789 when the first race course was laid out in Lexington. Almost 100 years later, in 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby."

Churchill Downs
VIP Private Jockey Club Suite - Enjoy a luxurious Jockey Club Suite for you and a guest. Each luxury suite is appointed with a private balcony providing a panoramic view of the racetrack, a self-service wagering machine, a wet bar and first class service (food and beverage costs not included). Parking is included in designated lot (Gate 10).

Race Named in Your Honor & Trophy Presentation - Step into the Trackside Winner's Circle at Churchill Downs! A race will be named in your honor and your personalized race name will be listed in the program. You and your guest will be escorted into the Paddock for the saddling prior to your race. After viewing the selected race from trackside, you will step into the Trackside Winner's Circle and present a trophy engraved with your name to the winning owner, jockey or trainer. You will also receive a duplicate trophy and an 8" x 10" color photograph taken in the Winner's Circle to take home as a memento.

Valid for the Spring (May and June), September, or Fall Meets (November), subject to availability. Not valid during Derby Week (last weekend of April through first weekend of May), or on premium dates such as Opening Weeks, Downs After Dark (select Saturday evenings), and major holidays. Dates subject to change.

Hotel Accommodations
Enjoy a 3-night stay in a standard guest room in hotel accommodations such as the Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, or comparable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. Ground transportation is not included.