Kentucky Derby

Horse Racing

The Kentucky Derby is the richest two-minute race in sport, and the winner’s share reflects that status. As of recent editions, the total purse for the Kentucky Derby is $3 mi...

Horse Racing Purse & Payouts

In the Kentucky Derby, jockey payouts come from the total guaranteed purse and additional discretionary money, not directly from tickets or betting handle. A jockey’s share is...

Horse Racing

Beneath the Twin Spires in May 2025, the Kentucky Derby crowned its champion, and with it the name of the owner who will long define that run. This evergreen profile distills ve...

sports-streaming

Canadian viewers can watch the Kentucky Derby by accessing U.S. television networks or their authorized streaming services, or by using a legal, licensed cross-border streaming...

sports-media

Coverage for the Kentucky Derby typically begins in the mid‑afternoon on the first Saturday in May, with pre‑race programs starting around 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM local time dep...

music

Kendrick Lamar political songs form a core part of why he is regarded as one of the most culturally significant artists of his generation. Across his discography, he uses dense...

Food & Drink

The official drink of the Kentucky Derby is the mint julep, a bourbon-based cocktail associated with the race since the early 1800s and served in silver or pewter cups at Church...

Horse Racing

At the 2023 running, 20 Kentucky Derby horses lined up for the 149th running of the race on May 6, 2023, at Churchill Downs. The field was highlighted by Rich Strike, who won at...

Horse Racing

No woman has ever won the Kentucky Derby as a jockey. In a race built on history, prestige, and immense prize money, female jockeys remain absent from the winner’s circle and...

fashion

The Kentucky Derby combines sport, tradition, and fashion, and what you wear matters. While 2025 event specifics may evolve, core style principles remain consistent: comfort for...