We’re less than two weeks away from horse racing’s biggest event of the year, and contenders for the 152nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve continue to arrive at Churchill Downs in advance of the cutoff date of Saturday, April 25.
If you’re heading to the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, get ready for an experience like no other! Whether it’s your first time at Churchill Downs or you’re a seasoned Derby-goer, there’s always something new to learn.
The atmosphere in the pavilion turned electric as the highly anticipated Flightline colt (Hip 1056) made his entrance into the ring during the April 17 finale of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Spring 2 year-olds in training sale. Following a week of relentless buzz, the opening bid shattered expectations, starting the floor at a cool $1 million.
There’s just a little over two weeks until the 152nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 2, and contenders for the first jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown are arriving at Churchill Downs for final workouts before the race.
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.
