Media Advisory: Patrick Henry Hughes to Play 'Call to the Post' for Closing Day Feature at Churchill Downs
by: Julie Koenig Loignon
Louisville, Kentucky (November 23, 2007) --
Patrick Henry Hughes – an accomplished trumpeter and member of the University of Louisville Marching and Pep Band, whose family will be featured during an upcoming episode of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” – will join Churchill Downs bugler Steve Buttleman in playing the “Call to the Post” prior to the Grade II Kentucky Jockey Club (Race 11) on Saturday, Nov. 24, closing day at the historic racetrack.
Hughes and his family will also present the trophy to the winner of the eighth race on the card, named the “Patrick Henry Hughes March to Winner’s Circle.” Both the trophy presentation and the special “Call to the Post” will take place in Churchill Downs “every day” winner’s circle, located between Sections 118 and 119 of the clubhouse.
In addition, Churchill Downs is offering free admission on closing day to all “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” volunteers as thanks for their hard work on the Hughes family home. Volunteers simply need to wear their “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” volunteer T-shirts (royal blue T-shirts with gold “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” logo on the back) in order to gain free admission to the track on Nov. 24.
HUGHES FAMILY TROPHY PRESENTATION: After Race 8, approximately 3 p.m. EST
PATRICK HENRY HUGHES “CALL TO THE POST”: Before Race 11, approximately 4:30 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION: “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” volunteers who wear their volunteer T-shirts
Hughes, 19, and his family will be honored guests of Churchill Downs on Nov. 24 in celebration of their amazing experience as one of the featured families on the popular network television show, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The family’s home was demolished and rebuilt during a whirlwind construction project made possible by Elite Homes, numerous local businesses and an army of community volunteers. As part of the television production, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” host Ty Pennington and his team of design experts were at Churchill Downs Nov. 8, taping segments for the show, which is tentatively scheduled to air in February 2007.
Churchill Downs, the world’s most legendary racetrack, has conducted Thoroughbred racing and presented America’s greatest race, the Kentucky Derby, continuously since 1875. Located in Louisville, the flagship racetrack of Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ Global Select Market: CHDN) also operates Trackside at Churchill Downs, which offers year-round simulcast wagering at the historic track. Churchill Downs will conduct the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2008. The track’s 2007 Fall Meet is underway and continues through Nov. 24. Churchill Downs has hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championships a record six times. Information about Churchill Downs can be found on the Internet at www.churchilldowns.com.
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