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Kentucky Derby Online Media Center

Welcome to the Churchill Downs Racetrack and Kentucky Derby Online Media Center. This webpage is tailored to provide journalists and media outlets with information and assistance in coverage of events at Churchill Downs and 'America's Greatest Race.' Be sure to check back often as the Churchill Downs communications department updates this area with important notices and information.

Also, be sure to follow @DerbyMedia and @HorseRacingKK on Twitter for the latest news, notes and information from the Churchill Downs communications department.

If you have any specific questions, please contact Darren Rogers (Darren.Rogers@KyDerby.com), Kevin Kerstein (Kevin.Kerstein@KyDerby.com) or CDI's Tonya Abeln (Tonya.Abeln@KyDerby.com).

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In 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby”. The Derby is now the longest continually running sporting event in America and is known as The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®.

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Derby News March 26, 2026

Japan Road finale: Unbeaten Danon Bourbon hopes to stamp his ticket in Fukuryu

The Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby culminates in Saturday’s Fukuryu S. at Nakayama, determining who earns the invitation to the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs.

Derby News March 24, 2026

Tales from the Crib: Nearly

"He would run right up to us as soon as we opened the gate, like, hey, I’m here—play with me!"

Oaks News March 24, 2026

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings: Three 200-Point Races, Three New Winners

The first three 200-point prep races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) have now been run, and all went to horses without previous victories in the series.

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