Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr., who built Churchill Downs in Louisville, wanted his track to have a race that would rival England's Epsom Derby. After visiting England to study both its tracks and its races, he established the Kentucky Derby, which was first run on May 17, 1875. However, the Derby was just another regional race until 1902, when Colonel Matt J. Winn took over the track.

By 1920, the Derby had become the best-known race in North America and it was attracting the top three-year-olds from all over the country. Today, the Kentucky Derby serves as the crown jewel of the Triple Crown, drawing millions of spectators worldwide. For many, it is the prime example of what horse-racing once was, and what it could be, for years to come.

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The Kentucky Derby Package includes: 

• 4 day / 3 night accommodations at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, KY

• Breakfast daily and all hotel taxes

• Lexington Kentucky horse farm tour on Friday

• Friday evening reception with a Derby Handicapper

• Two reserved Infield Frontstretch Turf Bleacher tickets located by the 1/8 pole along the homestretch of the Kentucky Derby Race on Saturday

(ticket upgrades available upon request at your expense)

• All-Inclusive food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages provided with your reserved tickets

• Roundtrip Kentucky Derby race transfers

• White glove service provided by your dedicated fulfillment concierge to book your experience package inclusions

• Package inclusions are for two people and may be customized to include additional nights, guests, or upgrades at your own expense

• All package inclusions must be used within 24 months of date of issuance and are based on availability (select blackout dates may apply)

• Due to the unprecedented demand for travel, please note that all requests must be received at least 90 days prior to your desired event or travel date in order to ensure greatest availability and that all experience inclusions must be completed by the expiration date specified on your certificate

The Kentucky Derby Package is: 16,500 Club Points; price applies per couple/two people traveling.

SKU# KYHFTURF3N25

 

To reserve your trip, please call:  Marriott Vacation Club® (888)-682-4862 or Vistana Signature Network™ 800-239-2197

For more information on package inclusions prior to reserving your trip, please call: 1-866-904-5577

Please be sure to reply to your welcome email (sent from clientcare@justrewardsteam.com) to finalize your reservations or call 1-866-904-5577 (after you receive your welcome email).

Please note that once this package is booked points will be deducted from your account, and you will receive a confirmation number. A Customer Service Fulfillment Specialist will then contact you to review all package inclusions and answer any questions you may have regarding this Experience. After you confirm your understanding of all components and inclusions associated with this Experience, no cancellations will be allowed for any reason.  You will receive your travel documents detailing all event ticket information approximately 10-14 days prior to your departure. Should you have any additional questions regarding your Experience prior to receiving your travel documents, please do not hesitate to call your Fulfillment Specialist at 888-682-4862. 
 

The terms Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Triple Crown and Kentucky Oaks, as well as all associated graphics and/or logos, are registered trademarks of Churchill Downs Incorporated and are used herein for factual description purposes only. We are in no way associated with or authorized by Churchill Downs Incorporated and neither Churchill Downs Incorporated nor their affiliates have licensed or endorsed us to sell goods and/or services in conjunction with Churchill Downs Incorporated events.

EXPERIENCES MAY BE OWNED AND MANAGED BY THIRD PARTIES AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 

PROVIDED BY CORPORATE SPORT INCENTIVES.

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To check availability and to reserve, call your Vacation Ownership Advisor at 1-888-682-4862.
Members of Marriott Vacation Club, Asia Pacific, please contact Member Services. 

Please note that once a package is booked and you receive a confirmation number, no cancellations are allowed.