Churchill Downs Racetrack announced Tuesday a $16-million capital project to modernize its second floor clubhouse. The project encompasses 95,000 square feet, and is aimed at increasing venue circulation while enhancing amenities such as upgrading food and beverage offerings with 25 new points of sale, adding 75 additional restroom facilities and more wagering windows and flat-screen TVs. Other additions will include a new Twin Spires Club Elite Gold room for VIP bettors, an enlarged Champions Bar, and the Aristides Lounge. “Churchill Downs places the highest emphasis on customer service, and we're listening to what our guests have told us,” said Kevin Flanery, President of Churchill Downs Racetrack. “Through recent post-event surveys, customers have steadily told us that they'd prefer better flow in our facility with less time waiting in line, more restrooms and additional food offerings. We believe these new and upgraded amenities will significantly add to the overall experience for our Clubhouse guests and will result in a more enjoyable experience for enjoying a day at the races.” The project will begin at the end of Churchill's Fall Meet, which ends Nov. 27. It is expected to be completed ahead of the 2017 Spring Meet, which starts Apr. 29. The second-floor renovations are part of an on-going series of upgrades to Churchill Downs–a total of $87.4 million has been committed to capital improvements of the 142-year-old venue over the past seven years, and $209.8 million since a major renovation of the clubhouse and grandstand was completed in 2005.
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