LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs has nicknamed another theme day the week of the Kentucky Derby.

What You Need To Know

  • Wednesday of Derby Week is now called "Winsday"

  • 50 area nonprofits will benefit from ticket sales 

  • The first "Winsday" will be April 30

Wednesday before Derby is now “Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good presented by Resolute Racing.” The track, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, will support local nonprofit organizations and spotlight the efforts across Kentucky and Indiana.

Churchill Downs has officially rebranded Wednesday of Kentucky Derby Week to be known as “Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good presented by Resolute Racing.” In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, “Winsday” will be a special day dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations and spotlighting their invaluable contributions to the Kentuckiana community.

“Winsday is a new Kentucky Derby Week event that will make a direct impact on the lives of many across Louisville and the Kentuckiana region,” said Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships Casey C. Ramage. “Churchill Downs is thrilled to partner with Resolute Racing and the Community Foundation of Louisville for this incredible celebration of the pivotal role nonprofits play in our community.”

Fifty nonprofit groups have sent special ticket links to their supporters and Churchill Downs will donate $5 to the organization for every “Winsday” box seat ticket sold.

Box seats on the 100 level are $32 and the 300 level box seats are $39. The boxes are communal seating with other guests unless the entire box is bought. 

According to a release from Churchill Downs, “Winsday" will also help the nonprofits with other opportunities to raise money, including special cash prizes and increased awareness for the organizations on race day.  

Participating eligible nonprofit organizations: 

  • Adventurous Minds Produce Extraordinary Dreams (AMPED)
  • Americana World Community Center
  • Backside Learning Center
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana
  • Buy Local Louisville Foundation
  • Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
  • Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
  • Critically Loved
  • Day Spring
  • Dress for Success Louisville
  • Elevate LouisvilleEpilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana
  • Evolve502
  • FEAT of Louisville Inc.
  • Feed Louisville
  • For Lady’s Sake
  • Friends of Nicole 50/50 Mentoring Collaborative Inc
  • Have a Heart Clinic
  • Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
  • Hope Scarves, INC.
  • Imagination Library of Louisville
  • Jewish Family and Career Services
  • Junior League of Louisville
  • Kentuckiana Health Collaborative
  • Kids Cancer Alliance
  • Louisville Grows
  • Luce, Inc.
  • Mental Health Lou & You
  • National Parkinsons Institute
  • Oldham County Arts Association
  • Pandora Productions
  • PORTLAND MUSEUM INC
  • Queer Kentucky Inc
  • Second Hope Ministries
  • Second Stride, Inc
  • St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities
  • St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
  • The Center for Women and Families
  • The de Paul School
  • The LEE Initiative
  • The Louisville Orchestra, Inc.
  • The Pete Foundation, Inc.
  • Travel to Hope
  • TreesLouisville, Inc.
  • USA Cares
  • Wesley House Community Services Inc.
  • WHAS Crusade for Children
  • Whitney/Strong Inc.
  • World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana

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