MEDIA

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 X for the latest news, notes and information from the Churchill Downs communications department.

If you have any specific questions about the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs Racetrack, please contact:

  • Darren Rogers, Senior Director, Communications: Darren.Rogers@KyDerby.com
  • Kevin Kerstein, Senior Manager, Kentucky Racing Communications: Kevin.Kerstein@KyDerby.com

If you are inquiring about brand or lifestyle communications (i.e. branded events, Red Carpet, VIPs, influencers, content creators), please contact:

  • Hayley Armstrong, Advertising and Communications Manager: Hayley.Armstrong@KyDerby.com

If you have inquiries for Churchill Downs Incorporated, please contact:

  • Breck Thomas-Ross, CDI Senior Director of Communications: Breck.ThomasRoss@KyDerby.com

Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Communications Team look forward to your possible arrival and your subsequent coverage of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs!

Media Guide

Review past year's media guides and more.

Request your Derby Week credentials to Darren Rogers, Senior Director of Communications & Media Services:
(502) 636-4461 or Darren.Rogers@KyDerby.com

Churchill Downs' Communications Department is available to offer assistance to members of the media with inquiries related to Churchill Downs racing as well as general Churchill Downs inquiries.

Kentucky Derby Statistics are tailored to provide journalists and media outlets with information and assistance in coverage of the Kentucky Derby.

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®.

Kentucky Derby Online Media Center is tailored to provide journalists and media outlets with information and assistance in coverage of events at Churchill Downs.

Watch live Morning Works Shows, press conferences and live media coverage from Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby

Road to the Kentucky Derby & Oaks

Updated Leaderboards & Rules

Press Releases

Review archived press releases

Visiting Information

Prepare for the Kentucky Derby

Latest News

Derby News April 18, 2026

Tales from the Crib: The Puma

In the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1), trainer Gustavo Delgado Sr. scored an upset victory with Mage. Now the Venezuelan-born horseman, nicknamed “The Puma,” returns to Churchill Downs with his namesake.

Derby News April 18, 2026

Tales from the Crib: The Puma

In the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1), trainer Gustavo Delgado Sr. scored an upset victory with Mage. Now the Venezuelan-born horseman, nicknamed “The Puma,” returns to Churchill Downs with his namesake.

Wagering April 15, 2026

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings: Key rider bookings made

This is always an intriguing time leading up to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1). Final works are scheduled, and travel to Louisville is planned.

FOLLOW FOR UPDATES AND EXCLUSIVES

Book Your Premium Experience

For Premium tickets, give us a call at 5026364447