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Largest crowd at a horse race

The current largest crowd at a horse race record is 170,513 spectators, held by 2015 Kentucky Derby, set on May 2, 2015. Last checked October 14, 2026.

170,513

spectators

2015 Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 2015

Holder
2015 Kentucky Derby
Record
170,513 spectators
Location
Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Date set
May 2, 2015
Recognized by
Churchill Downs Incorporated
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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