That’s the official figure from Churchill Downs; 2015’s remains the record year. Attendance during each of the preceding 10 years:
- 2015: 170,513
- 2014: 164,906
- 2013: 151,616
- 2012: 165,307
- 2011: 164,858
- 2010: 155,804
- 2009: 153,563
- 2008: 157,770
- 2007: 156,635
- 2006: 157,536