Race Day at Churchill Downs -
The thrill, the fun, the spectacle!
Live
thoroughbred horse racing at one the most famous racetracks takes place at
Churchill Downs. Kentucky Oaks and TheKentucky Derby.
About
the race
The Kentucky Derby, unlike any other sporting event.
- There will large crowds
- Appromimatey more than 150,000 people
- It is a race for 3-year-old Thoroughbred horses
- The race takes place on the first Saturday in May
- The distance is one and one-quarter mile lone on a dirt track
- Colts and gelding in the race carry 126 pounds
- Fillies in the race carry 121 pounds
- 20 horses compete in the race
- The winning purse is $2 million
Below
is a video of the race distance
The
call to post at Churchill Downs
It
is the familiar sound of the trumpet you hear before the race.
Derby Fashion
The KentuckyDerby is synonymous with style and glamour. Even today fans still dress in their finest for
the race. Men’s fashion is just as important
as the women. Wearing a hat to the Kentucky
Derby is believed to bear good luck!
Women
wear wide brimmed, “Southern Belle” inspired hats. The hats are usually decorated with flowers,
bows and ribbons of any color that express creativity and individuality.
View the Derby Fashion Through the Decades
Food
and Dining
Be
prepared for exquisite cuisine while at the track and try The Iconic Mint Julep
beverage. This has been the traditional
beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century. Over a two-day period of the Kentucky Oaks
and Kentucky Derby weekend almost 120,000 Mint Juleps are served
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Try
these dishes:
- Apple Cranberry Crist
- Avocado and Cumcuber Sandwich with Herbed Cream cheese
- American Farro Salad
- Black and Blue Salad
- Bacon Burbon Caramel Popcorn
- Mansion
- Matt Winn Steakhouse
- Turf Club
- Steak Room
- Homestretch Lounges and Terrace
- Millionaires Row
- Skye Terrace
There are several ways to place your bet. Offer a bet for you and your guests on TwinSpires. This is the Official Betting Site of the Kentucky Derby. When your friend places their first bet you and your friend will receive a $10 FREE BET. You can divide your bet into shares with your friends. Before you bet read about the contenders
- Mobile Betting iPhone
- Mobile Betting Android
- A Group Bet
- Expert Picks
There are also Party Games
Some
of the greatest races at the Kentucky Derby
Last
5 Derby Winners See the full list
|
2021 |
Medina Spirit |
|
2020 |
Authentic |
|
2017 |
Country House |
|
2018 |
Justify |
|
2017 |
Always Dreaming |
Last
5 Triple Crown Winner
This
is a series of three thoroughbred horse races for three-year-old horses. The
horses have to win the Kentucky Derby, two weeks later win the Preakness Stakes,
and then three weeks later win the Belmont Stakes. Only 13 horses have achieved the Triple
Crown. See the full list
|
2018 |
Justify |
|
2015 |
American Pharoah |
|
1978 |
Affirmed |
|
1977 |
Seattle Stew |
|
1973 |
Secretariat |
|
1948 |
Citation |
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Derby Fashion, Kentucky Derby Powered by Woodford Reserve
https://www.kentuckyderby.com/party/derby-party/derby-fashion/hats
Churchill Downs Incorporated,
2022, Explore Derby Dishes, Kentucky Derby Powered by Woodford Reserve
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2022, The Race, Kentucky Derby, Powered by Woodford Reserve
https://www.kentuckyderby.com/history/the-race
Churchill Downs Incorporated,
2022, Watch & Party, Kentucky Derby, Powered by Woodford Reserve
https://www.kentuckyderby.com/party/derby-party/bet-the-derby
Canva Stock Images
Mint Julep
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Well this was fun to read about!
ReplyDeleteI grew up watching the races with my grandfather. He always brought me for good luck and would have me pick out the horses I thought would be the winner. I watched the races again over the past five years and have attended Derby parties with prizes for the best decorated hats. They've always been a blast to go to!
One thing that I've noticed about these events is there isn't much advertisements to entice people to go to it, at least not if you don't live locally. I think there's a large percentage of middle age women that would love to make a girls trip out of going to the Derby. Women are always looking for fun weekend getaways with their friends and they could definitely increase viewers and attendees by promoting this.
I think they also would do well targeting a younger demographic of Millennials. They need to start branding and increase the engagement of the younger demographics to ensure that there is continued interest in racing in the future. They could offer special incentives and promotions or contests to try to attract this group of people. Not only do those in their 20's love winning contests, but they certainly would love a mint julep also!
This was fun to read. I have never been to a horse race and you taught me a few things. I have heard about them, but never been or even known anyone that had gone. I think that if they advertised, even on social media, then they might have a greater turnout, not just the same people they always expect to get at the races. If the younger generation knew more about the horse races, they might feel like they want to see what they are all about.
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