July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
Only 5 days to the Kentucky Derby. Count down the days to the big day with us and learn a new fact about the Kentucky Derby each day.
A full day of stakes races like you’ll find at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day generally provides plenty of nice betting opportunities. However, the Kentucky Derby offers this in one race.The Kentucky Derby field is like the NCAA Tournament—you may not think much of some of the...
July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
Only 6 days to the Kentucky Derby. Count down the days to the big day with us and learn a new fact about the Kentucky Derby each day.
The largest win payoff did not come when Mine That Bird won the Kentucky Derby in 2009. It came in 1913 when Donerail won the Kentucky Derby and paid $184.90 for a $2 win wager. The lowest payoff for a $2 win wager has happened twice. It first occurred in 1943 when Count Fleet won the Derby...
July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
Only 7 days to the Kentucky Derby. Count down the days to the big day with us and learn a new fact about the Kentucky Derby each day.
A lot of people spend a lot of money on the Kentucky Derby, but we’re not talking about $150 hats or $500 seersucker suits. We’re talking the money bet on the horses.There were $165.2 million in total wagers bet on Kentucky Derby day last year. Of that, $112 million alone was bet on the...
July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
Notice anything different in the sky on your morning commute? Here's how it got started.
Today's beautiful Louisville spring morning sky was sprinkled with hot air balloons, bobbing overhead in the U.S. Bank Derby Festival Great Balloon Rush Hour Race. Here are photos of them getting started.Photos: Ryan Armburst
July 29, 2012 - 7:51pm
Oaks Brunch at The Brennans
Friday, May 4
Farm fresh eggs. Locally grown produce. Libations and good friends.
Starting at 10:00 am, guests are welcome to sip Mimosas and our signature bourbon cocktail while browsing through the remarkable Italianate townhouse, built in 1868 and featuring original...