Short excerpt from America's Library article:

Churchill Downs

Name America's most famous horse race. If you said the Kentucky Derby, you'd be right!
But do you know where the race is held? Every year since 1875, this race has been held
at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.

I. Vocabulary words from this article:

abroad
breed
competition
conduct
crown
jockey
prominent
race
showcase
triple

II. Pre-Reading Questions

What is the Kentucky Derby?

Why do people like to watch horse races?

III. Reading Time

Click here to read the article!

Churchill Downs
from America's Library (www.americaslibrary.gov)

When you have finished reading, return to this page and answer the questions below.

IV. Post-Reading Questions

True or False?

1. Churchill Downs is the name of a horse racing track.

2. Horse racing in Kentucky began in 1872-1873.

3. The "Triple Crown" consists of three horse races.

4. The racetrack known as Churchill Downs was developed by M. Lewis Clark.

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