July 30, 2012 - 6:45am
Churchill Downs rolling out the red carpet on Opening Night to celebrate the kickoff of the Spring Meet. Opening Night will feature The Cliff's Edge Derby Trial Stakes, Kentucky Derby and Oaks contender connections, and entertainment including the famed Ken Arlen Orchestra starting at 4 p.m....
July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
Only 9 days to the Kentucky Derby. Count down the days to the big day with us and learn a new fact about the Kentucky Derby each day.
By the time the Kentucky Derby trophy is presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, most people have moved to the betting windows to cash their tickets, begun their trec out of Churchill Downs, or returned to the backyard Derby party. However, the trophy presentation is just as impressive...
April 24, 2012 - 4:29pm
“The Derby Dash is a fantastic new way to involve children and families in the fun, competitive spirit of the Derby day,” said Gov. Beshear. “Thank you to the Frankfort YMCA for organizing this event and best of luck to all our young racers!”
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear have announced a brand new children’s activity at this year’s Governor’s Derby Celebration. The first annual “Derby Dash” races for children will be hosted by the Frankfort YMCA on Kentucky Derby morning...
July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
The Kentucky Derby is run every year on the first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs. The race is 1.25 miles long and often called the "Fastest Two Minutes in Sports," or the "Run for the Roses." A field of 20 three-year-old thoroughbreds will compete to win this first leg in...
July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
Louisville Magazine's staff shared their reasons for loving the Kentucky Derby in the April issue. Now it's your turn...
Louisville Magazine's staff shared its reasons for loving the Kentucky Derby in the April issue. Now it's your turn...In collaboration with Kynecktid, we took to the streets to discover your 138 top reasons for loving Derby.Photo: Courtesy Louisville Magazine
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