This year’s average ticket price to attend the Derby — a 2-minute horse race highlighting a full day of racing, partying and people watching — is $432, according to VividSeats.com. The Derby typically ...

Wagering from all sources on the Kentucky Derby Day program set a new record of $349.0 million, beating last year’s record of $320.5 million.

Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com managing editor Alex Valentine was a first-time Kentucky Derby attendee for the 151st running of the race Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs.

Wagering from all sources on the Kentucky Derby Day program totaled $349 million. All-source wagering also hit a new high of $234.4 million after a record-setting $210.7 million in 2024.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Derby Festival will offer special pricing for the 2026 races during Global Running Day. The 2026 GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon and the Kentucky ...

The jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at last weekend's Kentucky Derby has been issued a fine and suspension for striking the 3-year-old colt with his riding crop an excessive amount during ...

BATAVIA — A little bit of Louisville could be found Saturday at Batavia Downs where the Kentucky Derby inspired head-turning hats, mint juleps, and more for Derby Day.

On a gloomy Kentucky Derby Day, Grace Potter wowed the Churchill Downs crowd with a slow but showy version of the national anthem.. The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter wore a cream cowboy ...