The Foundation Sires
As the United States salutes its beloved fathers and father-figures this weekend, we’re taking you way back to explore the “founding fathers” of the modern Thoroughbred race horse.
As the United States salutes its beloved fathers and father-figures this weekend, we’re taking you way back to explore the “founding fathers” of the modern Thoroughbred race horse.
"José “Joe” Rodriguez, called the “Cuban Glide,” was the trailblazer for Latinx jockeys in the United States.
Even after the locomotive and “horseless carriage," our equine friends still played a central role in some of the most important technological advancements of the 20th century
During the month of January 1937, it rained. And rained. And rained. The lower Ohio River Valley received over 15 inches of rain in 12 days.
No one experiences life quite like a Thoroughbred jockey. Here are some stories from the Kentucky Derby Museum Oral History Collection that illustrate why being a jockey is so unique.
Learn the history behind the iconic design of the Kentucky Derby trophy.
Horseracing has long been called the “Sport of Kings,” an homage to its age-old patronage by the leaders and influential movers and shakers of society. Learn more celebrities at the Derby!
The origins of the mint julep and its connection to the Kentucky Derby has been mythologized widely, but here are a few of our favorite fun facts about the history of Derby’s signature cocktail.
