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Churchill Downs paved the way for pari-mutuel wagering with 1st Kentucky Derby in 1875
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Churchill Downs paved the way for pari-mutuel wagering with 1st Kentucky Derby in 1875

  • Dalton Godbey
  • Updated Apr 23, 2025

The sport of horse racing simply wouldn't be the same without the ability to be on the outcome. 

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$1 million upgrade to Kentucky Derby Museum's 'Riders Up' exhibit underway
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$1 million upgrade to Kentucky Derby Museum's 'Riders Up' exhibit underway

  • Updated Apr 23, 2025

The exhibit, located on the first floor of the Museum, will reopen to the public on April 12, 2024, just in time for Derby 150.

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Kentucky Oaks trophy made from sterling silver, leaves Derby museum only once a year
Derby 149

Kentucky Oaks trophy made from sterling silver, leaves Derby museum only once a year

  • Updated May 5, 2023

The trophy is strictly ceremonial, and is returned to the Kentucky Derby Museum after it is presented each year to the connections of the winning filly.

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Legacy of Secretariat's Triple Crown win in 1973 celebrated 50 years later at Churchill Downs
Derby 149

Legacy of Secretariat's Triple Crown win in 1973 celebrated 50 years later at Churchill Downs

  • Amanda Roberts
  • Updated May 3, 2023

This year, Kentucky is honoring one of the greatest athletes of all time.

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Kentucky Derby Museum prepares to unveil permanent exhibit to Secretariat 50 years after his historic run
Derby 149

Kentucky Derby Museum prepares to unveil permanent exhibit to Secretariat 50 years after his historic run

  • Amanda Roberts
  • Updated Mar 30, 2023

The new exhibit will be permanent and it's large.

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Churchill Downs restrooms ready for 'the most exciting 2 minutes of flushing in sports'
Derby 148

Churchill Downs restrooms ready for 'the most exciting 2 minutes of flushing in sports'

  • Chris Sutter
  • Updated May 7, 2022

"There is about one flush in each of those 1,800 restrooms, every two minutes."

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Churchill Downs' iconic Twin Spires have watched over the track since 1895
Derby 148
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Churchill Downs' iconic Twin Spires have watched over the track since 1895

  • Candyce Clifft
  • Updated May 7, 2022

The ornamental towers were a last-minute addition when Louisville architect Joseph Baldez designed a new grandstand.

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Colonel Matt Winn was known as 'Mr. Derby' and was its biggest fan, greatest promoter
Derby 148

Colonel Matt Winn was known as 'Mr. Derby' and was its biggest fan, greatest promoter

  • Candyce Clifft
  • Updated May 3, 2022

He lived in Louisville and attended the first Derby in 1875. He eventually bought Churchill Downs. 

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