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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For all the hustle and bustle of Kentucky Derby week, Monday begins quietly at Churchill Downs. In the early hours, horses roam the track. By afternoon, the sounds of machinery fill the air. Workers and tourists mix throughout the day, getting a rare, calm glimpse of the historic venue.