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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Downs After Dark brought a Western theme to Churchill Downs on Saturday night. 

The historic track in south Louisville turned into a "Country Saloon" for the first Downs After Dark of 2021. Guests donned cowboy hats and boots to enjoy an 11-race slate, line dance to live music and eat barbecue. 

Local artists also painted murals inspired by street art in Austin, Texas. 

Downs After Dark will return June 12 and Sept. 18. 

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