Churchill Downs to Host UofL Preseason Basketball Event

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Churchill Downs will host “Louisville Live,” the University of Louisville (UofL)'s annual preseason basketball event, Saturday, Sept. 18. In conjunction with Downs After Dark presented by Budweiser and a theme of “Horses & Hoops,” the evening will feature an 11-race night card and live entertainment featuring UofL's men's and women's basketball teams on a portable court. The official DJ for the Louisville Cardinals, DJ K-Dogg, will be on stage and UofL's 1986 NCAA Championship men's basketball team will sign autographs. Specialty cocktails will also be available.

Five stakes are scheduled, including the GII Pocahontas S., the GIII Iroquois S., and the GIII Locust Grove S. The first two are both “Win and You're In” races for the Breeders' Cup. Gates will open at 5 p.m. ET. Visit www.ChurchillDowns.com/Tickets for tickets.

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