About The Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three year-old thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is one and a quarter miles (2 km) at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57.2 kg) and fillies 121 pounds (54.9 kg).

The race is known in the United States as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" for its approximate duration, and is also called "The Run for the Roses" for the blanket of roses draped over the winner. It is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in the US and typically draws around 155,000 fans.

The Kentucky Derby on Event Leasing

To cater for the demand for event rentals during this popular event, we have begun advertising properties for rent during the Kentucky Derby 2009.

Our reputation for excellence continues today, attracting regular visits by pro-golfers and caddies, sports journalists, corporate event agents, sports fans and private groups.

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