Churchill Downs has some special events planned for the rest of November. On the weekend of the 10th & 11th, the Derby Collectors’ Weekend will kick off. The collectors will exhibit their memorabilia and an appraisal service will be on hand. There will also be the announcement of the 2008 Mint Julep glass design.

Friday Happy Hour at Churchill Downs is on for November 16. Cheap beer and margaritas, as well as an expanded fall food menu, starts at 3 pm and ends at 5:30 pm.

Jockey Day is on Saturday November 17, and the first 5000 get a 2008 CDRT jockey colony poster. Fans will also have a chance to meet their favorite jockeys at the autograph sessions throughout the day.

The Big Four Stakes Weekend runs Thursday November 22 until Saturday. That same Thursday is also Thanksgiving at Churchill Downs, and the annual meal is sure to sell out this year.