Churchill Downs - Downs After Dark

Attended Downs After Dark the night after seeing U2 in Louisville across the street at Papa Johns Stadium. The information provided by TM and Churchill Downs was unclear. So, upon arrival, I started asking Churchill Downs staff what access and amenities my tickets provided. One person eventually deciphered the ticket abbreviation and directed me to the Stakes Room. It was the correct place. However, it was far more fancy that I expected. Fortunately, we were dressed suitable for the room. Eventually another couple arrived (from South Dakota also U2'ers) and also unprepared due to vague ticket details. We became friends and enjoyed one another's company. Facility is cool and nostalgic and the Stakes Room's food was good. Drinks were charged to me, which I found out later were supposed to be included. All in all, great time and we hope to get back.

We had 4 tickets in the Stakes Room. The whole evening was amazing. The food and service was excellent. The outside wrap around balcony allowed views of both the track and the paddock. Smoking is permitted on the balcony. The tickets we had included a very good buffet and an open bar.

Millionaire's Row at Churchill Downs for Downs After Dark is amazing! The location is perfect. The food was phenomenal. And, the sharing this with friends was priceless!

This was my first time at Churchill. Been to many racetracks but this place was amazing. Very clean and the atmosphere was concert like. My only complaint about the place is that the seating in the boxes is not very easy to get into or out of. There's one small opening to get into and out of the box and the seats are right at the opening. To get out of the first row of seats the person sitting in the back row by the opening has to get out of the way. Other than that I would definitely go back.

It was a nice experience since this was my first visit.

Ticket master said that these were really good tickets and gave us the opinion that there weren't that many good seats left. We were up at the top against the wall and no one else around us. I asked for reserved boxed seating but there were much better seats than what we got

Best thing about the evening was our waitress. Other than her great service, the only other good thing was the fact that we were in Churchill Downs.

Food was great and the open bar for 7 hours added great value. Can't be that at a sporting event for $150.

The food and racing were excellent. Friendly people and staff, great service. Parking is a problem if your not familiar with the place.

The stakes races attracted celebrity horses. I enjoy the horses!

We had a fabulous time at the Stephen Foster Downs After Dark Courtyard evening. The food and drink were wonderful and the racing was great. Amazing athletes! We will go ahead in a heartbeat.