Framed Panoramic Print of Kentucky Derby At Churchill Downs

This aerial panoramic photograph of Churchill Downs was taken by James Blakeway from a helicopter during the running of the Kentucky Derby . The Kentucky Derby has run continuously at Churchill Downs since the track's inaugural race meet on May 17, 1875. A new grandstand was completed in 1895, complimented by the Twin Spires atop the roof. The Twin Spires would become the symbol of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. A 7/8-mile turf track lies inside of a one-mile dirt track. The Kentucky Derby has been referred to as the 'greatest two minutes in sports" and was first telecast nationally in 1952. This print is mounted and backed up with foam core. Printed with UV resistant ink. The frame is black aluminum with glass. Outside dimensions are 13 ¾ x 40 ¼ . It measures 3/8 of an inch wide with a rounded profile (front).