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The road to this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is nearly complete, but if you’re new to horse racing you may have some questions about how all of this works. Wonder no more, because we’re here to help! Scroll down to check out an easy overview about qualifying for the run for the roses.

Who: 3-Year-Old Thoroughbreds

The last marquee weekend in terms of prep races for the 2024 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is coming up, with three races each offering 200 total qualifying points for the May 4 run for the roses set for Saturday, April 6: the Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino at

I am often asked what my favorite racetrack in America is, and I always say Keeneland and Saratoga Race Course. Keeneland has a special place in my heart because I have attended trunk shows for the opening weekend and the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes for 17 years now.

Even coming out of a mild winter with minimal snow and ice, Central Kentucky is abuzz with anticipation as spring arrives, and as usual, front and center among many people’s minds is an unofficial hallmark of the season of renewal: the Spring Meet at Keeneland Race Course. The meet kicks off Friday, April 5 and lasts for 16 days on a Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule ending Friday, April 26. 

On the first weekend in May for the 150th time the mint juleps will be flowing for one of America’s most historic sporting events: the Kentucky Derby, where horse racing meets high fashion in a whirlwind of extravagant hats and dapper suits.

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