A Day at the Races: Hunter Has the Inside Track at Churchill Downs As home to the world’s most famous horse race for more than 130 years running, Churchill Downs has long been an American institution. Ever since the first Kentucky Derby was run there in 1875, this granddaddy of all horse tracks has been a Mecca for millions who thrive on the finest in thoroughbred competition. Now Hunter has the inside track at this legendary course. Following a massive $121 million renovation project last year to modernize its venerable grandstand and clubhouse, Churchill Downs officials announced plans to not only upgrade the irrigation system on its seven-furlong main turf track, but to switch to a single manufacturer to make routine maintenance easier. After extensive field-test comparisons—and even so

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