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Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is one of the big horse races in the world. It attracts a great field of horses and some of the biggest names in racing. The race is followed by millions and has a long history. Find out more about the Kentucky Derby at this hub.
Latest Kentucky Derby News
- 'Lucky' back at top of the class - ESPN
Los Angeles Times 'Lucky' back at top of the class ESPN Lookin at Lucky clinched an Eclipse Award as champion 2-year-old male, set himself up to be one of the leading contenders for next year's Kentucky Derby, ... Bob Baffert wins pick four at Hollywood ParkLos Angeles Times Baffert wins 4 as Lookin at Lucky takes CashcallThe Associated Press Lookin At Lucky looking good in CashCall FuturityLouisville Courier-Journal Pasadena Star-News -Tucson Citizen -Brisnet.com all 83 news articles » - 4 hours ago
- 2010 Kentucky Derby, Oaks online ticket sale delayed - Louisville Courier-Journal
Portfolio.com 2010 Kentucky Derby, Oaks online ticket sale delayed Louisville Courier-Journal Less than an hour before 2010 Kentucky Derby and Oaks tickets were to go on sale through ... Online sale of Kentucky Derby packages delayedWAVE BUY OR SELL-Churchill Downs makes bet on online wageringReuters Limited Derby, Oaks tickets on sale onlineAlbany Times Union (blog) Examiner.com -Louisville Business First -IdahoStatesman.com all 42 news articles » - 3 days ago
- Baffert eyes elusive Malibu - ESPN
Baffert eyes elusive Malibu ESPN He was second to Kelly Leak in the famous Sunland Park Derby last March, in which eventual Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird finished fourth. ... and more » - 3 hours ago
- 3-day music fest set for home of Kentucky Derby - The Associated Press
3-day music fest set for home of Kentucky Derby The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, will host music stars including Bon Jovi and Kenny Chesney during a three-day festival ... Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney on track for Kentucky festReuters Churchill Downs to host 3-day eventColumbus Dispatch Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney lead Churchill Downs lineupLiveDaily.com WELT ONLINE -Pollstar -Country Weekly all 308 news articles » - 3 weeks ago
- Most influential horses of the decade - ESPN
Most influential horses of the decade ESPN BARBARO: No more gut-wrenching public display of affection could possibly ever play out again like the saga of the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner. ... - 3 days ago
- Poultry may soon rule the roost on Kentucky farms - The Associated Press
Poultry may soon rule the roost on Kentucky farms The Associated Press "You can go anyplace around the world and tell people you're from Kentucky, and the first thing they want to talk about is the Kentucky Derby and the ... and more » - 10 days ago
Kentucky Derby Traditions
A number of traditions play a large role in the Kentucky Derby. The Mint Julep, an iced drink consisting of bourbon, mint and a sugar syrup is the traditional beverage of the race. The historic drink can be served in an ice-frosted silver julep cup but most Churchill Downs patrons sip theirs from a souvenir glass printed with all previous Derby winners. Also, burgoo, a thick stew of beef, chicken, pork and vegetables, is a popular Kentucky dish served at the Derby.
The infield, a spectator area inside the track, offers general admission prices but little chance of seeing much of the race. Instead, revelers show up in the infield to party with abandon. By contrast, "Millionaire's Row" refers to the expensive box seats that attract the rich, the famous and the well-connected. Women appear in fine outfits lavishly accessorized with large, elaborate hats. As the horses are paraded before the grandstands, the University of Louisville marching band plays Stephen Foster's "My Old Kentucky Home."
The Derby is frequently referred to as "The Run for the Roses," because a lush blanket of 554 red roses is awarded to the Kentucky Derby winner each year. The tradition is as a result of New York socialite E. Berry Wall presenting roses to ladies at a post-Derby party in 1883 that was attended by Churchill Downs founder and president, Col. M. Lewis Clark. This gesture is believed to have eventually led Clark to the idea of making the rose the race's official flower. However, it was not until 1896 that any recorded account referred to roses being draped on the Derby winner. The Governor of Kentucky awards the garland and the trophy. Pop vocalist Dan Fogelberg composed a song by that title for the 1980 running of the race.
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