Just days before Secretariat began his Triple Crown run at Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby Festival organizers hosted the first annual Great Balloon Race.

A two-time Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, Todd Pletcher holds the record for number of starters, compiling an overall record of 65-2-2-4 since sending out his first Kentucky Derby runner in 2000. The Hall of Famer is gearing his top three-year-olds up for the final round of 2025 Kentucky Derby prep races, and let’s preview some notables.

Are you heading to the 2025 Kentucky Derby? Here's a sneak peek at the official food and drink menu at Churchill Downs.

Looking for a Kentucky Derby hat? Here the three pro tips to help you pick the best hat for your Kentucky Derby outfit.

Woodford Reserve unveiled its 2025 Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle featuring artwork by Cuban-born artist Humberto Lahera. Lahera's painting "Carrera Dinamica," meaning "Dynamic Race ...

Food & Wine goes behind the scenes at Churchill Downs for a sneak peek at this year's Kentucky Derby menu. Here's how Levy keeps the dishes fresh at scale for fans who want photos and don't want to spill on their clothes.

The Kentucky Derby Festival is a true gem of Louisville. Hundreds of volunteers produce dozens of events and activities — the biggest, most expensive and most spectacular of which is Thunder Over Louisville. Thunder is for everybody. The entire community on both sides of the river enjoys it.