In February Churchill Downs named three renowned and recognizable hat designers as a featured milliner of the 149th Kentucky Derby. From master milliners of classic creations to celebrity stylists and fresh fascinators, this year’s collection of illustrious designers can top off any Derby ensemble. Christine A. Moore returns for the sixth consecutive year of bringing fashion’s finest millinery creations to the Derby. Moore was the first to … Continue reading Featured Derby Hats

The biggest races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby are the Championship Series races. These contests award more qualifying points to the Winners, essentially making the races a Win and You’re In qualifier to the Kentucky Derby. The top 20 points earners on the leaderboard at the conclusion of all Kentucky Derby prep races earn a spot in the starting gate for the 2023 Run For The Roses on May … Continue reading KD Championship Series

Since the humble beginnings of the sport in the United States, African Americans have made significant contributions to horse racing. African American jockeys dominated the Winner’s circle in racing’s first three decades. They were the first black superstar athletes in the United States, and Won 15 of the first 28 Kentucky Derby‘s.  In fact, 13 of 15 jockeys at the inaugural Kentucky Derby in 1875 were African American. … Continue reading African American Riders