Blueprints of legacy: The 1894 plans for Churchill Downs

How to Prep Joshua Weissman’s Official Derby Menu Without Missing the Race

Host a stress-free Kentucky Derby party with star chef Joshua Weissman’s official menu. From snacks to cocktails, get expert prep tips to help you pull it off.

Blueprints of legacy: The 1894 plans for Churchill Downs

The 1890s designs feature the now-iconic Twin Spires. The hand drawn blueprints are originals, and are brought out annually.

Here's what to expect at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby week

By Tuesday, Churchill Downs and the city of Louisville will be in the national spotlight.

The Kentucky Derby 2025 Lineup: Top 5 Horses

The Kentucky Derby is one of sports’ most esteemed traditions. It will hold its 151st running on May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Known as “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports,” twenty elite thoroughbreds will compete for victory over 1 ¼ miles. The Road to the Kentucky Derby is the qualifying route […] The Kentucky Derby 2025 Lineup: Top 5 Horses

Study in contrasts: Racing, breeding shine in Kentucky as sport dims across America • Kentucky Lantern

Derby competitor Sandman gallops at Churchill Downs April 18. (Photo by Coady Media) Beyond Kentucky’s borders, horse racing is a sport in steep decline. Within the commonwealth, however, wealth is common. Though no fewer than 48 American racetracks have closed since 2000, Kentucky operators continue to invest hundreds of millions in their facilities and are reaping an outsized return, and not only on the first Saturday in May.  For instance: Ch…

Field gets set for 151st Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Red-hot Journalism is the 3-1 morning-line favorite for the 151st Kentucky Derby with a favorable No. 8 post position that has tied for the second-most victories in horse racing's marquee event.