derby

Kentucky derby would be open to fans.... churchill downs does an about-face.

That's tonight's top story at six.

L3: top story white kentucky derby to be closed to spectators this afternoon..... the track announced it was no longer going to allow spectators for the 146th kentucky derby.

Churchill downs says it made the decision over concerns about keeping fans safe from the coronavirus.... even with social distancing in place.

The race was postponed until september 5th because of coronavirus concerns.

The decision to run the sept.

5 races without fans also applies to the kentucky oaks and all live racing at churchill downs during just last week... the track said it would allow around 23,000 spectators to attend the derby.

After three straight days