Historic Churchill Downs opened in 1875 and is the site for the annual Kentucky Derby. This panoramic photograph was taken at the Downs just after Sotemia had won the four-mile Kentucky Endurance Stakes on October 7, 1912. Inset on the panoramic is a circular photo of the winning horse, Sotemia. Inscribed on the matte is, "Weighing in after the four mile Kentucky Endurance Stakes, run at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, October 7, 1912. Winner SOTEMIA, Time 7:10 4-5, The World's Record. Value of Stake $15,000." Atop the matte is an advertisement for R.H. Parker Whiskey. Photo comes with the original matte and is EX. Frame measures 13.5x42.5".