Fall meet opens at Churchill Downs with 'trick-or-treat at the track'

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Halloween party was held under the Twin Spires on Sunday.

Hundreds dressed the part for "trick or treat at the track" during a spooky opening to fall racing at Churchill Downs.

In addition to the horse races, kids and their families enjoyed games, a pumpkin patch, and snapping photos in front of Churchill's haunted house.

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"This is the first year we've done this, so it had to be all out," Churchill Downs box officer supervisor Tommy Dennison said. "It's a wonderful feeling - I mean look at all the pictures that everyone is taking. It's great."

Sunday marked the beginning of the 21-day fall meet at Churchill Downs, where races will take place Wednesdays through Sundays.

Most races are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Churchill Downs will have special post times on Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 6 for the Breeders' Cup.