Kentucky Derby Museum is thrilled to amplify in a new way, the stories of Black horsemen who not only dominated the sport of Thoroughbred racing in the early days of the Kentucky Derby, but continue to make a lasting mark on its legacy. Oliver Lewis. Isaac Murphy. Ansel Williamson. These are just a handful of legendary names that guests will learn about during two new immersive opportunities at Kentucky Derby Museum.

What’s New

Horse racing can be a confusing sport, regardless of how long you’ve been following the game. Here’s a follow-up to our first edition of questions you may have been embarrassed to ask, featuring answers to 19 more of your most burning horse racing queries.

1. Is there just one race when you go to the track?