Divisional Awards: PRIMARY
1st Place: Shanaya Wimberly, Rangeland Elementary
2nd Place: Lanaya Watters, Goldsmith Elementary
3rd Place: Sharon Bentley, Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary
Honorable Mentions: Kylee Burgess, Rutherford Elementary
Parker Dye, St. Matthews Elementary
Miriam Gambrell, St. Matthews Elementary
Addison Glasscock, Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary
Jose Hernandez, Rangeland Elementary
Ed Kupper, St. Agnes School
Favour Nache, Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary
Isabella Punter, Goldsmith Elementary
Isabela Silverio, Roosevelt-Perry Elementary
Indigo Smallwood, Goldsmith Elementary
Hadley Snyder, St. Margaret Mary School
Tyler Stinnett, St. Matthews Elementary

Divisional Awards: INTERMEDIATE
1st Place: Serenity Frazier, Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary
2nd Place: Zeinab Abdi, King Elementary
3rd Place: Giovanna Butler, Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary
Honorable Mentions: Gabriel Anderson, St. Bernard School
Britney Bentley, Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary
Brianna Brooks, Klondike Lane Elementary
Dominique Burrus, Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary
Sharlotte Higgs, St. Matthews Elementary
Wisdom Igwe, Roosevelt-Perry Elementary
Nay Kaw, King Elementary
John Le, Rutherford Elementary
Heather Mercker, St. Matthews Elementary
Keontis Minor, Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary
Khin Myo, King Elementary
Lindsey Watson, Greathouse/Shryock Elementary

Divisional Awards: MIDDLE SCHOOL
1st Place: Ricky Garr, St. Bernard School
2nd Place: Colton Colglazier, St. Bernard School
3rd Place: Hannah Fouts, St. Stephen Martyr School
Honorable Mentions: Sarah Atwell, St. Margaret Mary School
Madeline Clements, John Paul II Academy
Elizabeth Coyle, Barrett Traditional Middle School
Rachel Coyle, Barrett Traditional Middle School
Madison Ferrell, Holy Spirit School
Abbey Just, St. Bernard School
Tyler McDonald, Highland Middle School
Ryan Mock, St. Margaret Mary School
Kay Nilest, St. Bernard School
Shelby Shartzer, St. Bernard School
Drew Troutman, Barrett Traditional Middle School
Jessie Villier, Barrett Traditional Middle School

Divisional Awards: HIGH SCHOOL
1st Place: Lydia Dallas, Assumption High School
2nd Place: Mackenzie Esterle, Louisville Male High School
3rd Place: Sarah Wilson, Mercy Academy
Honorable Mentions: Ruby Alcorn, Pleasure Ridge Park High School
Jennifer Davidson, Mercy Academy
Makena Devlin, duPont Manual High School
Emily Greenwell, Mercy Academy
Lauren Lee, Mercy Academy
Ann Nunnelley, Assumption High School
Anthony Springate, duPont Manual High School
Anna Toon, Mercy Academy

3D/SCULPTURE AWARD PRESENTED BY AN ANONYMOUS DONOR
Jeremy Bissinger, John Paul II Academy
The artist whose work is judged to be the best piece of sculpture or 3-dimensional work.

THE OUTRIDERS SOCIETY AWARD PRESENTED BY THE OUTRIDERS SOCIETY
Kay Nilest, St. Bernard School
The artist whose work is judged to best capture the traditions of the Kentucky Derby.

BACKSIDE AWARD
Giovanna Butler, Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary
The artist whose work is judged to best capture scenes from the Backside at Churchill Downs, including any of the people (grooms, hotwalkers, exercise riders, farriers, veterinarians, etc.), equipment or animals involved in the training and care of Thoroughbreds.

THOROUGHBRED AWARD
Amber Pyle, Pleasure Ridge Park High School
The artist whose work is judged to best “capture the beauty, athleticism and/or magic appeal” of the Thoroughbred racehorse.

THE GRAND PRIZE
Ruby Alcorn, Pleasure Ridge Park High School
The artist whose work is judged to best “capture the spirit” of the Kentucky Derby.

To be determined at a later date:

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

This artwork is voted on by the general public.

EMPLOYEES’ CHOICE AWARD PRESENTED BY THE EMPLOYEES OF KDM

The artist whose work is judged to be the most popular as voted by the employees of the Kentucky Derby Museum.

Two pillars of Kentucky heritage, Bourbon and Derby, will come together in Louisville on March 5, 2012 when a new exhibit: Urban Bourbon at the Kentucky Derby Museum presented by Four Roses opens to the public. The Urban Bourbon exhibit is a direct tie to the city of Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail passport program which encourages visitors to sample the culture of Bourbon at various establishments in the metro area.

Located at the historic Churchill Downs race track, the Kentucky Derby Museum will showcase the history and heritage of Louisville’s involvement in the bourbon industry as it grew along with the horse industry and the Kentucky Derby. With bourbon roots in the city dating back to the early 1800s, a large number of whiskey blending houses became established as Louisville developed into a major trade city along the river. As distilleries popped up all over the commonwealth, Louisville grew as a major shipping port expanding the reach of bourbon bottlers on historic Main Street downtown. Later access to railroad lines, further aided in the distribution of Kentucky’s treasured spirit where bottling, advertising and the recognition of “Whiskey Row” grew.

“Four Roses is a quality brand with roots in Louisville’s bourbon history dating back to the 1880’s on Main Street. We’re thrilled to align their brand with this exhibit and appreciate their generous support of the Kentucky Derby Museum,” says the museum’s Executive Director, Lynn Ashton.

Urban Bourbon at the Kentucky Derby Museum presented by Four Roses will run on the second floor of the museum in the Matt Winn Gallery from March 5, 2012- December 31, 2012. Exhibit is included in general daily admission for the Kentucky Derby Museum.

“We are delighted to be partnering with the world renowned Kentucky Derby Museum on the Urban Bourbon exhibit,” said Patrick Stewart, Four Roses Director of Marketing and Sales - North America. “When you think of the Kentucky Derby you naturally think of superior horses vying for the infamous garland of roses and of course, premium Kentucky Bourbon. It’s just a great fit for both of us.”

The design for the exhibit will have an upscale, urban loft feel and is being created as a dimensional space that will not only provide information in a fun, upscale presentation but will also be available as event space for bourbon tastings. Four Roses Distillery, LLC located near Lawrenceburg, KY is the presenting sponsor of the exhibit and will be showcased in a variety of ways within the context of the exhibit.

The Derby Café will offer select tastings of bourbon flights including a “Run of Roses” to guests daily during the week from Mon.-Fri. and on occasional weekends during peak season.

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Beginning December 1st, the Museum will be open from 9AM - 5PM Monday - Saturday and 11AM - 5PM on Sundays. These hours will remain until March 15, 2012.

Go on a tour that gives visitors the opportunity to see areas that are closed off to the general public. Visit the ‘other side’ of Churchill Downs to see racehorses in their environment. More than 1400 stalls dot the back of the track and most are full during the peak seasons.

On any given day of training, visitors could see a 2-year-old in line to win next year’s Derby, a nine year-old nearing retirement or the Derby winner himself. The world-class thoroughbreds range from millions of dollars in value to runners in the cheapest race with a $5,000 purse (still an incredible looking animal— can you spot the difference?). See the horses in training, catch them during a bath, and learn about life at the track. Stops will be made for picture taking at the track (time and weather permitting).

This exclusive tour is only available through November 30, 2011 and will not be offered again until March 15, 2012.

Saturday, November 5, 10 AM - 12 Noon
Donna Barton Brothers Book Signing
Join us to meet author and former jockey Donna Barton Brothers on Saturday, November 5th. She will be signing copies of her book: Inside Track: Inside Guide to Horse Racing in the lobby of the Museum.

Saturday, November 5, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Artist Jaime Corum Signing
Jaime Corum is an equine artist based in Louisville, Kentucky. Jaime’s equine art is inspired and refined by her own experience with horses. She will be in the lobby of the Museum signing her latest print of Zenyatta “The Queen’s Dance”.

Few Thoroughbreds have given racing fans moments of breathless anticipation, heart-pounding thrills, and visions of true beauty quite like Zenyatta. It is this majesty, grace and athleticism that Louisville artist Jaime Corum has captured in a life-size portrait of the wildly popular mare known to many as simply “The Queen.”

Commissioned by her owners Ann and Jerry Moss for the inaugural Breeders’ Cup Zenyatta Celebration slated for Friday, Nov. 4, at the Kentucky Derby Museum, this stunning 11- by 8-foot painting, entitled “The Queen’s Dance,” depicts a prancing Zenyatta wearing the saddlecloth from her first Breeders’ Cup appearance when she won the 2008 Ladies’ Classic. It will be on display at the Derby Museum Saturday, Nov. 5, during the Breeders’ Cup races with paid museum admission. (Rates for museum admission listed on derbymuseum.org)

Artist Jamie Corum will sign posters featuring the portrait on Saturday, November 5th from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The 20- by 28-inch posters cost $40. Jaime Corum, a renowned equine artist who teaches art at Bellarmine University, is known for her classic oil studies of racing champions, including those of Secretariat and Barbaro. She painted the lifelike portrait of Zenyatta in the company of her students during a 2-month span using photographs and exact measurements supplied by trainer John Shirreffs.

“It is a fabulous likeness,” stable manager Dottie Shirreffs said. “Jaime perfectly captures Zenyatta’s beauty, power and personality with expert attention to detail. When John saw it for the first time in Jaime’s studio, he said one word that sums it up perfectly, ‘Magnificent!’”

The Kentucky Derby Museum will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on Saturday during Breeders’ Cup.

Louisville, KY: On Wednesday, November, 2, 2011 during Breeders’ Cup week at Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby Museum will host an event featuring seven Kentucky Derby winners. The winners will share their stories of a lifetime in racing including their friendships with one another and highlights of their careers during the “It’s my Derby™” event.

Last year, nearly 200 guests enjoyed an evening of laughter and stories from some of racing’s most famed personalities. This year, Bob Baffert, Mike Pegram, Graham Motion, Jerry Bailey, John Velazquez & Angel Cordero, Jr. along with the host and 4-time Derby winner D. Wayne Lukas, will share their most emotional moments of Derby excitement.

Following the conversation with winners, members of the audience will have the opportunity to bid on exclusive experiences with each racing personality. Experiences include: Derby week brunch at the home of D. Wayne Lukas, dinner with Bob Baffert, Morning Workouts with this year’s Derby winning jockey John Velazquez, a round of golf with Jerry Bailey, Oaks Day with Angel Cordero, Jr., an Opening Night bar-b-cue with Graham Motion and a deluxe package to Del Mar California for opening weekend!

As the grand finale, a Derby Dream package will be offered to the highest bidder. It includes: a Derby box for six guests, a 4-night stay at the Downtown Louisville Marriott, admission to a private party in the Kentucky Derby Museum with lavish lunch buffet and drink tickets, private backside tour on Derby day for two guests and a woman’s hat of choice from the Derby Museum’s spring gift shop line. Return on Sunday to see the 2012 Derby winner and have breakfast at Wagner’s.

Prints of each of the winners and their Derby horses will be available as silent auction items with the opportunity to have them personalized at the end of the evening.

Don’t miss your chance to meet these racing greats in person and to hear the competition, camaraderie and treasured memories from these legends on stage. Tickets are $50.00 for general admission with appetizers and a cash bar or $125.00 per person for a V.I.P. cocktail reception with the winners and reserved seating at the event. Call (502) 992-5904 for tickets or download this form.

The Kentucky Derby Museum is a 5013-c non-profit museum in Louisville, KY dedicated to sharing the fun of the Kentucky Derby experience.

For more details visit derbymuseum.org/itsmyderby.html

We’re thrilled to embark on the 2nd annual “It’s my Derby™” event this year. Last year, nearly 200 guests enjoyed an evening of laughter and stories from some of racing’s most famed personalities. This year, Bob Baffert, Mike Pegram, Graham Motion, Jerry Bailey, John Velazquez* & Angel Cordero, Jr. along with the host and 4-time Derby winner D. Wayne Lukas, will share their most emotional moments of Derby excitement. Don’t miss your chance to meet these racing greats in person and to hear the competition, camaraderie and treasured memories from these legends on stage.

VIDEO FROM 2010 “IT’S MY DERBY™”:

As we did last year, each celebrity will offer a unique experience with them as an auction item. These experiences were a big hit last year ranging from a private tour of the barn area Derby week with Pat Day, dinner for you and your guests with Bob Baffert and a private brunch at the home of D. Wayne Lukas.

SCHEDULE:
5:30 PM - Doors Open
6:00 PM - VIP Reception Begins
7:15 PM - Main Event Begins
8:30 PM - Auction Begins

“IT’S MY DERBY™” TICKET INFORMATION:
Open Seating $50.00 (Member Price $40.00)
Open seating ticket includes hors d’oeuvres.
Cash bar available.

VIP Reception & Reserved Seating $150.00
VIP ticket includes a one-on-one cocktail reception with Derby winners, hors d’oeuvres and open bar. Immediately following the reception you will have reserved seating at the “It’s My Derby™” event and live auction held in the Great Hall.

For reservations please download this form
or contact Andrea Goebel - agoebel@derbymuseum.org
(502) 992-5904 (Business Hours: M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm)

Tickets are non-refundable. Business Attire.

For more information or to buy tickets visit zenyattashop.com or call (502) 473-1036.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 3, 2011) – Throughout her extraordinary19-1 racing career, Zenyatta thrilled racing fans with jaw-dropping victories and heart-pounding finishes. However, it was her memorable Breeders’ Cup performances, including her victories in the 2008 Ladies’ Classic and the 2009 Classic and her incredible finish at Churchill Downs in the 2010 Classic, that sealed her stardom and ignited a fan frenzy that has transcended the sport and endeared this stunning mare to millions.

As the racing world championships return to Churchill Downs for 2011, the mega-talented and wildly popular Thoroughbred will be its “official hostess,” ushering in the inaugural Breeders’ Cup Zenyatta Celebration, Nov. 4, at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Breeders’ Cup officials along with Zenyatta owners Jerry and Ann Moss announced today that the official all-day event will kick off the Breeders’ Cup racing festivities and welcome fans as they gather for Friday’s card. The Celebration will offer the Zenyatta Reunion Luncheon followed by a fan-friendly hospitality retreat during the races and after-party that evening. Event-goers can choose from various ticketing options with affordable price points, and luncheon packages will include designated grandstand seating reserved exclusively for Zenyatta fans.
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Billie Lee Shoemaker was born on August 19, 1931 into humble circumstances on a small cotton farm in Fabens, Texas. His first moments of life proved to be difficult, born premature and a mere two pounds, he wasn’t expected to live through the first night. His survival is often credited to his grandmother who, at the age of 92, fashioned a homemade incubator out of heat from an old stove, a shoebox and several blankets which she fastened snugly to her grandson.

Shoemaker won the first of his four Kentucky Derby victories in 1955 aboard Swaps. In the years to come he would win with *Tomy Lee (1959), Lucky Debonair (1965) and twenty-one years later with Ferdinand (1986). At the age of 54, Shoemaker still holds the record of the oldest jockey to ever win the Kentucky Derby.

The Shoemaker: Start to Finish exhibit at the Kentucky Derby Museum will be open through December 31, 2011. We are so fortunate to have this historic collection in our possession. Not only do we have trophies commemorating his victories, but we also have silks, riding equipment, clothing, photographs, many civic awards, video tapes and giant leather bound scrapbooks which feature original newspaper clippings documenting his very public life.

On August 19, 2011 enjoy our gift to you in honor of what would have been Bill Shoemaker’s 80th Birthday and see the Shoemaker: Start to Finish exhibit.

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