Kentucky Derby

The 153rd Running of the Kentucky Derby is May 1st, 2027 at @ChurchillDowns! 🏇🌹 👉

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What’s your 2026 Kentucky Derby field hot take? We aren’t judging. 🤭

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The tradition. The excitement. A whole new experience. Infield Turf Cabanas are available for the 153rd Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. Get your tickets today!

On sale now: https://t.co/hEAN0bJ9BD

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A new episode of 'Inside the Kentucky Derby' Podcast is out now! 🌹

@HorseRacingKK and @DerbyMedia recap three early Road to the Kentucky Derby preps and the contenders making an impression. Plus, they look ahead to potential Breeders’ Cup matchups.

Tune in here 👉 https://t.co/sLFVIFgzRO

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A front-row feeling to a timeless tradition. 🌹 Discover Turfside Reserved Seating for the 153rd Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.

On sale now: https://t.co/hEAN0bJ9BD

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The first Power Rankings for the 2027 Kentucky Derby are here.

U. S. S. Valor and Hughes lead the early contenders, but who else should be on your radar? 👀

Check out the rankings 👇
https://t.co/zVtPHmDAJQ

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The wait is over, Kentucky Oaks & Derby tickets are ON SALE NOW! 🌹

Box Seating, new Infield experiences, expanded seating options and much more are now available. Each experience offers its own way to take in two unforgettable days at Churchill Downs.

Find the Derby Weekend seating that feels made for you: https://t.co/IKnJYYPMbn

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Sandman meets Metallica. 🤘

With Sandman officially retired, we’re throwing it back to when James Hetfield stopped by Churchill Downs to say hi. 🌹

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2025 Kentucky Derby alum Sandman has retired from racing. 🌹

The fan-favorite gray won the 2025 Arkansas Derby (G1), finished 7th in the 151st Kentucky Derby, and third in the Preakness Stakes (G1).

Sandman will begin his next chapter at Rockridge Stud in New York, where he’ll stand at stud in 2027.

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Happy retirement to Kentucky Derby alum Baeza! 🌹

🥇2025 Pennsylvania Derby
🥈2025 Santa Anita Derby
🥉2025 Kentucky Derby.
🥉2025 Belmont Stakes

He will begin his stud career at Spendthrift Farm in 2027.

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🚨Tickets for the 153rd Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks go on sale to the general public on Thursday, October 8 at 12 PM ET!

Box Seating, new Infield experiences, expanded seating options and much more will be available.

Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot for the 153rd Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks.

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IT'S BACK! 🍒🏇

Backstretch Bourbon Cherry, created in collaboration with @KentuckyDerby has won Dairy Product of the Year!

To celebrate, we've brought back Backstretch Bourbon Cherry to all Graeter's Scoop Shops starting today for a limited time!

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The road is heating up. We had a big weekend of racing, with big-time action from ParisLongchamp to Keeneland and tracks around the globe - leaving plenty of opportunities to cash a winning ticket. 🏇

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Kentucky Oaks and Derby tickets go on sale next week, stayed tuned and secure your spot for the Greatest Two Minutes in Sports! 🌹

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Be honest: How many of these did you have on your ticket? 👀

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Congratulations to the connections of Amusingly, on a big win in the Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere earning 10 points on the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby! 🌹

Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard
Jockey: Colin Keane
Owner: Juddmonte Farms Inc.

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For the first time since 2017, a filly wins the Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere. 🏆

Amusingly takes charge to make history and earns 10 points on the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby.

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Congratulations to the connections of Hughes for the win in the American Pharoah Stakes (GI), securing 10 points on the Road to Kentucky Derby! 🌹

Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Owner: Front Row Club LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor Racing LLC, Albaugh Family Stables, LLC, Masterson, Robert E., Golconda Stable, Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine

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Hughes wins the American Pharoah Stakes (GI), worth 10 points on the Road to Kentucky Derby! 🌹

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Congratulations to the connections of American History for the win in the Breeders’ Futurity Stakes, securing 10 points on the Road to Kentucky Derby! 🌹

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Owner: WinStar Farm LLC, First Go Racing and CHC, Inc.