By Miriam Lee Two years before the first Kentucky Derby, in 1973 Pimlico ran a stakes race for 3-year-olds during its first-ever spring race meet. Maryland governor Oden Bowie named the race, whic...
Kentucky Derby Trophy History Since the 50th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1924, Churchill Downs has annually presented a gold trophy to the winning owner. History is unclear if a trophy was presen...
2020 Kentucky Derby Weather and Conditions Today’s Weather and conditions for the 2020 Kentucky Derby race. Forecast at Churchill downs. This year, for the Covid-19 Delayed Kentucky Derby, the w...
Kentucky Derby 2020 Facts: Spectators in the Derby With “significant increases in COVID-19 cases in Louisville as well as across the region,” Churchill Downs announced two weeks before the Derby t...
History Behind The Kentucky Derby Hats In the time when the Derby was first held and for several decades after, it was common for men and women to wear hats daily, but especially for special occasions...
Kentucky Derby Winners by Horse Color So far, bay horses have been the most successful in the Derby, taking home the trophy for their happy connections 54 times. Chestnuts checked in as runner-up with...
Kentucky Derby Past Performances and statistical view at the Run for the Roses. Since 1940, a lot of talk has been placed on a Kentucky Derby hopeful’s final start and where they will prep and how...
Each year since 1971, Eclipse Awards are given to the elite runners from each division, as well as to racing’s top owner, breeder and jockeys. The awards, which are named for foundation sire Eclipse...
2021 Kentucky Derby Forecast This year, for the Covid-19 Delayed Kentucky Derby, the weather in Louisville is expected to be warm and beautiful with highs in the lower 80s, the nice day coming after s...
What time is The Kentucky Derby? The 146th Kentucky Derby will take place today in Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky. The races will start at 2:30 p.m. ET and they will be live on NBC. Post time f...
