It's Kentucky Derby season and the countdown is on to the 151st Run for the Roses.Whether you're local or coming to Louisville from somewhere across the globe, here's what you need to know.The basicsEvery year, around 150,000 people crowd the historic Churchill Downs donning their best hats and outfits to watch and bet on horses.Date: Saturday, May 3Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky. | 700 Central Ave. Time: Races start at 11 a.m., Kentucky Derby race (Race 12) is at 6:57 p.m.Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, will be giving the "Riders up!" call that signals the jockeys to mount their horses.Grammy-nominated Grace Potter will sing the National Anthem.How to get tickets 🎟️Explore ticket options here: TICKETMASTER | SEATGEEK | STUBHUB | VIVID SEATSThe race and the horses 🏇The Kentucky Derby pits 20 of the best 3-year-old thoroughbreds against each other on a 10-furlong track (1.25 miles).The race lasts around two minutes, which is why it is classically known as "the most exciting two minutes in sports."This year's purse is $5 million, the same as last year, and the highest ever.The chart below will be updated as Derby approaches. As of Friday, only 19 horses will run.Get in-depth coverage of the horses, trainers and more from Jody Demling:Read his latest Kentucky Derby notebook How to bet 💵Betting for the Kentucky Derby can be done online through TwinSpires.com or on their app. There's also information about how to bet and who the experts are picking. Click here for more information on betting.If you're going to the track, you can bet in person at the betting windows.How to get there and parking 🅿️Here's a map of Churchill Downs:(Can't see the map? Click here.)Parking at the track is already sold out, but there always are tons of people in the surrounding area selling parking. If you plan to do ridesharing (Uber, Lyft, taxi, etc.), you will get dropped off and picked up at the Bronze Lot of L&N Stadium (where the UofL football team plays).Here's which roads will be closed around the track to help you navigate:Click here to enlarge.Weather ⛈️It's not looking as dry as it once was. The rain chances have been upped. A soggy start to the day. An upper level low will get stuck over the region leading to occasional showers, and the chance for a few storms on and off throughout the entire day. What to bring and leave at home If you're going to the track, here are some things you should leave at home: alcohol, backpacks, cameras with detachable lenses, coolers, weapons, umbrellas and more.See the full list here. BAG POLICY | Each guest is permitted one bag no larger than 12맥스카지노 x 6맥스카지노 x 12맥스카지노You can bring baby/diaper bags that are bigger if a child is present, as well as a stroller. Other exceptions can be found in the link above.What to wear 👒Fashion is a passion of the Kentucky Derby. The outfits span the spectrum of vibrant, elegant, chic and fun with an elaborate hat or fascinator. Many are playful and creative with their fits!See some examples from Derby's past:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's Kentucky Derby season and the countdown is on to the 151st Run for the Roses.
Whether you're local or coming to Louisville from somewhere across the globe, here's what you need to know.
The basics
Every year, around 150,000 people crowd the historic Churchill Downs donning their best hats and outfits to watch and bet on horses.
- Date: Saturday, May 3
- Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky. |
- Time: Races start at 11 a.m., Kentucky Derby race (Race 12) is at 6:57 p.m.
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, will be giving the "Riders up!" call that signals the jockeys to mount their horses.
Grammy-nominated Grace Potter will sing the National Anthem.
How to get tickets 🎟️
Explore ticket options here: | | |
The race and the horses 🏇
The Kentucky Derby pits 20 of the best 3-year-old thoroughbreds against each other on a 10-furlong track (1.25 miles).
The race lasts around two minutes, which is why it is classically known as "the most exciting two minutes in sports."
This year's purse is $5 million, the same as last year, and the highest ever.
The chart below will be updated as Derby approaches. As of Friday, only 19 horses will run.
Get in-depth coverage of the horses, trainers and more from Jody Demling:
Read his latest Kentucky Derby notebook
How to bet 💵
Betting for the Kentucky Derby can be done online through or on their app. There's also information about how to bet and who the experts are picking.
If you're going to the track, you can bet in person at the betting windows.
How to get there and parking 🅿️
Here's a map of Churchill Downs:
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Parking at the track is already sold out, but there always are tons of people in the surrounding area selling parking.
If you plan to do ridesharing (Uber, Lyft, taxi, etc.), you will get dropped off and picked up at the Bronze Lot of L&N Stadium (where the UofL football team plays).
Here's which roads will be closed around the track to help you navigate:
Courtesy of LMPD
Road closures
Weather ⛈️
It's not looking as dry as it once was. The rain chances have been upped.
A soggy start to the day. An upper level low will get stuck over the region leading to occasional showers, and the chance for a few storms on and off throughout the entire day.
What to bring and leave at home
If you're going to the track, here are some things you should leave at home: alcohol, backpacks, cameras with detachable lenses, coolers, weapons, umbrellas and more.
BAG POLICY | Each guest is permitted one bag no larger than 12맥스카지노 x 6맥스카지노 x 12맥스카지노
You can bring baby/diaper bags that are bigger if a child is present, as well as a stroller. Other exceptions can be found in the link above.
What to wear 👒
Fashion is a passion of the Kentucky Derby.
The outfits span the spectrum of vibrant, elegant, chic and fun with an elaborate hat or fascinator.
Many are playful and creative with their fits!
See some examples from Derby's past: