Select 2010 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Tickets Sold Out In 48 Minutes
Churchill Downs‘ exclusive online offering of 3,000 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks reserved seat packages which went on sale at 12 p.m. EST Wednesday were sold out in 48 minutes.
The limited number of 2-day ticket packages, which ranged in price from $172 for individual first floor grandstand bleacher seats to $6,390 for a 6-seat box in the third floor clubhouse with daily access to the exclusive Secretariat Lounge, were made available exclusively at Churchill Downs’ new online box office, http://tickets.churchilldowns.com.
“The demand for both Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks tickets is truly exceptional,” Churchill Downs Racetrack President Kevin Flanery said. “The rapid sell-out of this limited offer reaffirms that these two premier racing events comprise America’s hottest, most extravagant and glamorous springtime sports party. Our online approach gave everyone a fair shot to purchase highly coveted reserved seats, and we’re truly appreciative by the level of support shown by sports fans and entertainment seekers around the world.”
The online sale of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks inventory was originally scheduled for Dec. 16, but was temporary delayed due to track officials’ concerns about a potential data error that could have resulted in customer service issues for some patrons. Early internal monitoring of Wednesday’s process showed no significant system troubles.
“There was extraordinary demand with more than 50,000 online requests within the first five minutes,” Flanery said. “We’re thrilled for those who were fortunate to purchase reserved seats and sympathize with those who didn’t have the luck of the draw this time around.”
Horse racing news edited from www.churchilldowns.com.
"Select 2010 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Tickets Sold Out In 48 Minutes" was posted on 6 January 2010 11:26 PM under Horse Racing News, Kentucky Derby, Race Tracks, Special Features, Stakes Races, Triple Crown
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