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See photos of all the grit and glam from the 2024 Kentucky Derby. The annual horse-racing event, hosted at Churchill Downs, celebrated its 150th anniversary this year.
On display was a Kentucky tradition, reflecting the grand spectacle the Kentucky Derby has become since it was first ran in 1875. Mystik Dan, top with Brian Hernandez Jr. up, wins the 150th ...
Riders up! “It’s like the Oscars, but for horses,” Lena Williamson, from Louisville, Ky., told Yahoo Entertainment of the Derby. “I’ve been coming for years with my husband, rain or shine.
The 2004 Kentucky Derby marked the first time that jockeys—as a result of a court order—were allowed to wear corporate advertising logos on their clothing. [32] [33] Norman Adams has been the designer of the Kentucky Derby Logo since 2002. On February 1, 2006, the Louisville-based fast-food company Yum!
The 2024 Kentucky Derby (branded as the 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve for sponsorship reasons) was the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. It took place on May 4, 2024, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. [1] The race was open to 20 horses, who qualified through the 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby.
The race was open to 20 horses, who qualified for the race by earning points on the 2023 Road to the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race at a distance of 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 miles (2.0 km) and has been run at Churchill Downs racetrack since its inception in 1875. The purse for 2023 was US$3 million. [2] The race was won by Mage.
From Travis Kelce to Jimmy Fallon, there was no shortage of celebrities spotted at Churchill Downs ahead of Kentucky Derby 150. 'A wonderful time.' Celebrities walk the red carpet at Churchill ...
The Kentucky Derby is held the first Saturday in May and the Kentucky Oaks is run on the Friday before the Derby. A fall meet picks up in late October and closes Thanksgiving weekend in late November. Night races were established in 2009. A third meet in September was added in 2013. In addition to the track, clubhouse and stables, Churchill ...