PLAN YOUR DERBY Whether you are in the stands, at a party or at home, plan accordingly to enjoy the Run for the Roses on the first Saturday in May. DERBY WEEK EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS VISIT US PARTY PLANNING Churchill Downs App The new and improved Churchill Downs app has everything you ne...
7 Surprising Facts About the Kentucky Derby Town & Country US Current Time 0:00 UNMUTE There's something about sporting events that seems to inspire the urge for a cocktail. From the US Open's beloved Honeydeuce to Wimbledon's Pimm's Cup some of the sports world's biggest events have eq...
The actual Kentucky Derby racing might only last for a few minutes. But the entire event is a day-long festivity. The gate will open early in the morning, and that’s when you start your celebrations. Kentucky Derby 2024 is the ultimate theme party. You will want to set the theme with...
Epicenter during the morning training for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 04, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Messier, whose jockey is John R. Velazquez, is one of Baffert’s old horses. Messier finished first in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes in...
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You can snag tickets to Derby Week through theKentucky Derby website. Events run all week long, so, no matter which day you’re planning to go, you can find tickets to any of the eventsright here. Here’s a breakdown of the different events, and ticket prices for each: ...
Rich Strike was the upset winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby, finishing in first place despite only entering the race the day before, and being an 80-1 shot. The year before was just as dramatic, but in a different way: Medina Spirit ran away with the 2021 ...
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Rich Strike, the upset winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby, has been retired after injuries kept him from returning to racing. The 4-year-old colt will be offered for sale as a stallion prospect. Keeneland announced Thursday that Rich Strike will be part of its sale on...
the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. These iconic races are still run beneath the Twin Spires 150 years later, making the Derby the longest continually-held annual sporting event in the United States. Today, Derby Week is preceded by a month of events celebrating the Kentucky Derby and ...
Throw a Kentucky Derby party at the venue of your choice. Host derby day events in your house, in the backyard, at a private estate, a bar, a restaurant, or at any special event venue that can live-stream the broadcast. Keep in mind, however, that wedding season typically lasts from ...