Tour Highlights Accommodations (Guests will stay at one of the following hotels pre-selected by the school.) • Delight in the horse capital of the world with LEXINGTON MARRIOTT CITY CENTER an exclusive Kentucky Derby experience in The Lexington Marriott City Center is in the heart of downtown Lexington, Kentucky, just minutes away Lexington. from Keeneland Racetrack. The nearby City Center boasts several restaurants, retail options, and • Enjoy downtown accommodations at the entertainment venues within walking distance to enjoy effortlessly during your stay. Lexington Marriott City Center or Hyatt The welcoming, open-plan lobby, rooftop bar and lounge, outdoor rooftop pool, and firepits provide a Regency Lexington while exploring what remarkable experience all their own. makes the Run for the Roses truly special. Room Amenities: Individual climate control, writing desk, satellite LED TV, phone, alarm clock, coffee and tea maker, mini-fridge, safe, iron and ironing board, and en suite bathroom with sundries and hair • Tour working horse farms including Keeneland dryer. race track and others. See where Triple Crown BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY contenders are bred, born, and raised across the vast and beautiful Bluegrass Country. Known as the horse capital of the world, Pre-Tour What’s Included MONDAY, APRIL 26 • Two nights deluxe hotel accommodations at Lexington, Kentucky, features a number of either the Lexington Marriott City Center or farms open for tours providing guests the Today, settle into your accommodations with Hyatt Regency Lexington, pre-selected by the Tour Itinerary opportunity to explore the racing life of one of leisure time to discover Lexington. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 school (check-in: Monday, April 26th), including Arrival day. Check into the hotel and meet Sports these beloved animals. TUESDAY, APRIL 27 breakfast each morning & Entertainment Travel staff to pick up souvenirs Following breakfast, join a professional horse • Experience Kentucky Bourbon history and and on-site travel documents. Evening welcome trainer for a guided “behind the scenes” tour of tradition during tours and tastings at local reception featuring a guest speaker from the horse an active stable. Learn how horses are cared • In-depth visit of Keeneland Racecourse, distilleries. In the 1700s when the first settlers industry, heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. for and trained for races. meeting trainers and industry elite to learn the arrived in Kentucky, they soon discovered that horses’ full track routine THURSDAY, APRIL 29 converting corn and other grains to whiskey Afterward, enjoy a scenic drive through historic Early morning departure for Louisville where made them easily transportable. Since then, HYATT REGENCY LEXINGTON Old Frankfort Pike—known as one of the best guests will enjoy a breakfast excursion on the generations of Kentuckians have continued the Get a true taste of Kentucky at the spacious and contemporary Hyatt Regency, adjacent to Rupp Arena. scenic drives in the United States—to view the • Admission to Kentucky Horse Park (Hall of Belle of Louisville and Mary M Miller steamboats heritage and time-honored tradition of making Shops, the arena, theater performances, salons, restaurants, and an opera house are all just steps regal homes along the countryside. Champions and Parade of Breeds) in Louisville. The group will then head to an area fine bourbon. away. Then, visit Kentucky Horse Park, a working distillery for a tour and an inside look at the famous THE BELLE OF LOUISVILLE During leisure time, take advantage of the heated indoor pool or the fully equipped fitness center. horse farm and educational equine park, with • Motor coach transportation for the included Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Lunch is provided between • Sit front and center for all the excitement on time to explore the various exhibits. and optional activities on the pre-tour itinerary the tours. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon. Derby Day, take in the sights, grandeur (and Visit the on-site bar and grill, or explore local eateries to get the full gastropub comfort foods Kentucky Evening is at leisure to enjoy downtown Lexington. hats!) at Churchill Downs. has to offer. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 FRIDAY, APRIL 30 Room Amenities: Individual climate control, flat-screen HDTV, phone, alarm clock, coffee and tea maker, Today, enjoy leisure time before joining guests Pre-tour space is limited, so we recommend Early morning breakfast and departure to mini-fridge, safe, iron and ironing board, and en suite bathroom with sundries and hair dryer. for the main program, or choose to join an reserving early for best availability. Keeneland to see the facility and the opportunity optional excursion (additional fee) to Louisville: to watch morning workouts trackside. After touring OLD FRANKFORT PIKE Keeneland, head to a selection of horse farms for What’s Included DAWN AT THE DOWNS tours.The Kentucky• Four nights deluxe hotel accommodations at Derby Watch the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders conduct morning workouts Enjoy lunch at the premier auction house—Fasig- either the Lexington Marriott City Center or while enjoying a delicious buffet breakfast in Tipton—having sold two Triple Crown winners Hyatt Regency Lexington, pre-selected by Millionaires Row. Dawn at the Downs is a popular (Seattle Slew and American Pharoah). the school (check-in: Wednesday, April 28th / check-out: Sunday, May 2nd) tradition for both Louisvillians and visitors, giving Return to the hotel early afternoon. Evening is at Kentucky Derby fans the opportunity to see the BOURBON TASTING leisure to enjoy downtown Lexington. • Welcome reception with expert horse racing contenders train for the big race, while listening SATURDAY, MAY 1 industry speaker to expert commentary. This also includes Enjoy a private breakfast buffet with fellow travelers. admission to the Kentucky Derby Museum. A professional photographer will be present to take • Daily breakfast from Thursday to Saturday and lunch on days specified pictures in your Derby finest! Motorcoach transfers KENTUCKY HORSE PARK to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby. After the day at • All activities and excursions noted on the Churchill Downs and the Run for the Roses, depart five-day itinerary, including motor coach Louisville for the hotel. Late evening return. transportation SUNDAY, MAY 2 Departure day. Check out of the hotel and have • Admission to the Kentucky Derby, including a safe trip home! Second Floor reserved seating (uncovered) on the front stretch at Churchill Downs (optional ticket upgrades available) • Official Kentucky Derby souvenirs K-StateSportsTours.com MAIL RESERVATION TO: Sports & Entertainment Travel 888.402.8055 4910 W. 16th Street, Suite 105 Indianapolis, IN 46224 Pre-Tour: April 26-28, 2021 The Kentucky Derby APRIL 28 - MAY 2, 2021 Guest #1 Name (Title/Salutation): _______________________________________________________________ Dear Friends, PAID safety protocols at view our enhanced CONFIDENCE TRAVEL WITH WITH TRAVEL PRSRT STD Badge Name: __________________________________________________________________________ travel.com/wellness/ On the first Saturday of May, visitors, including residents, out-of-towners, celebrities, U.S. POSTAGE PERMIT NO. 5677 sportsandentertainment INDIANAPOLIS, IN INDIANAPOLIS, presidents, and even members of royal families, gather at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Email: ________________________________________________________________________________ Kentucky for one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, Home Phone: ____________________________________ Alt. 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Phone: _____________________________ RATES: q I AM INTERESTED TO LEARN ABOUT TICKET UPGRADES Pre-Tour: q Single ($1,400) q Double ($1,020) q Triple ($915) q Quad ($865) Terin Walters Main Program: q Single ($4,399) q Double ($3,499) q Triple ($3,254) q Quad ($3,154) Assistant Vice President of Development and Communications RESERVATION DEPOSIT (final payment will be charged on January 29, 2021): # _________ guests joining pre-tour ($399/person) + # _________ guests joining main tour ($899/person) = TOTAL DEPOSIT: $ ___________________________ CUT HERE OPTIONAL PRE-TOUR EXCURSION (added to your final invoice): # _________ guests joining Dawn at the Downs ($159/person) DEPOSIT PAYMENT METHOD: Card Type: q MasterCard / Visa q American Express q Discover 2, 2021 | APRIL 28 - MAY DATES TOUR Card #: __________________________________________________ Exp. 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