Politicians jockey for a bit of the spotlight at the Kentucky Derby

Politicians jockey for a bit of the spotlight at the Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE — While most of Churchill Downs’ spectators watched thoroughbreds race the track, jockeying of a different kind unfolded in the stands.

Politicians jockey for a bit of the spotlight at the Kentucky Derby • Kentucky Lantern

A train of people following Team Kentucky signs walk pass the Paddock area of Churchill Downs. Team Kentucky is a Beshear administration slogan. (Kentucky Lantern photo by McKenna Horsley)LOUISVILLE — While most of Churchill Downs’ spectators watched thoroughbreds race the track, jockeying of a different kind unfolded in the stands. The Kentucky Derby — the most famous sporting event annually held in the Bluegrass State on the first Saturday in …