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Churchill Downs Horse Towel Purse

Name: Churchill Downs Horse Towel Purse
Brand: Tokens & Icons
Price: 400.0 USD
Availability: InStock

This purse features an authentic piece of horse towel from Churchill Downs®.

$400.00

In stock

Black matte leather crossbody bag features a simple, clean look with an authentic Churchill Downs horse cloth on the inside of the flap. Main & interior pocket feature secure zipper closures. Flap embossed "Churchill Downs".

DUE TO LICENSING RESTRICTIONS PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO SHIP CHURCHILL DOWNS LICENSED ITEMS TO CANADA.

Measures 10" x 5" x 2". Strap drops 23".

In 2014, Churchill Downs^® approached Tokens to make gifts from the beams and trusses of the Racetrack's paddock built in 1903. Churchill Downs planned to incorporate this structure into the second story "Grandstand Pavilion" but building codes made its use cost prohibitive so it was carefully dismantled in 2013. The wood has been transferred to Tokens for a new life celebrating Churchill Downs' history and pageantry. Further, Kelly who handles the locker room shared with us cycled out and well-worn horse towels and thus the partnership was extended beyond just wood. Officially licensed by Churchill Downs Racetrack.

The Kentucky Derby

Kentucky has been home to horse racing since the late 18th century. In 1875, Col. M. Lewis Clark opened Churchill Downs. Clark designed the Kentucky Derby^®, Kentucky Oaks^® and Clark Handicap as the three major stakes races modeled after England's Epsom Derby, Epsom Oaks and St. Leger Stakes.

This paddock was built in 1903 and, during its existence Sir Barton, a chestnut colt bred in Kentucky, won the 1919 Kentucky Derby by five lengths and went on to be the inaugural Triple Crown winner. 1923 was the last year this paddock was used since a new paddock was built behind the clubhouse.

Over the course of the last 89 years, this paddock's wood served different track functions, primarily housing parimutuel windows. Over the past century, Churchill Downs was named National Historic Landmark in 1986 and remains a beloved icon by horse racing enthusiasts.

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