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About the event
The Kentucky Derby, first run in 1875, is the longest continuously held annual sporting event in the United States and the opening leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. Its 'Run for the Roses' nickname comes from the garland of roses draped over the winning horse, a tradition dating to the race's earliest editions.
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Churchill Downs through its own box office and official ticketing partner, with general admission the cheapest way in and reserved seats and boxes sold as all-inclusive packages. The track also runs the only official fan-to-fan resale exchange.
Stay in Louisville
Check-in 30 Apr, check-out 2 May 2027 — 2 nights around 1 May 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.
AREA
Find stays in LouisvilleGetting there
- Typeracecourse
- AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), about 10 km
- AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Allow time for the transfer to Churchill Downs.
- Time zoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Coming years
2028
The organiser had not announced the 2028 edition as of 2026-09-03.
History
Kentucky Derby 2026
Golden TempoRidden by Jose Ortiz
Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby 2025
SovereigntyRidden by Junior Alvarado
Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby 2024
Mystik DanRidden by Brian Hernandez Jr.
Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby 2023
MageRidden by Javier Castellano
Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby 2022
Rich StrikeRidden by Sonny Leon
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