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Kentucky Derby Won’t Allow Spectators After All

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Earlier this month, Churchill Downs said it would allow no more than 23,000 guests to the Sept. 5 event.

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Andy Lyons

The 146th Kentucky Derby will run without fans in the stadium, Churchill Downs Racetrack announced Friday, reversing course from a previous plan to have a reduced crowd of spectators watch the race live.

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