150th Kentucky Derby

May 4, 2024

Live Coverage Time: 2:30

Post Time: 6:57

Churchill Downs

Louisville, Kentucky

on 

NBC

This year's theme is "Celebrating Derby 150" in honor of the Kentucky Derby 150. The official post time  is 6:57 p.m. ET.   A special rose will be placed in the center of the arrangement to symbolize the struggle and heart necessary to reach the Kentucky Derby Winner's Circle.  The winning horse will be adorned with the Garland of Roses, the most coveted possession in the world of horse racing.  The popular Derby nickname "Run for the Roses" coined by sports columnist, Bill Corum in 1925 is reflected in the blanket of red roses draped over the victorious horse after the race, a tradition dating back to at least 1932. 

The race length is just 1 and 1/4 mile and is open to any 3-year old horse although due to the need for speed and power, the race is largely dominated by male horses.  Since 1875, only three fillies (female horses) have won the derby.  

Jeff and Carrie Ketterman 

Carrie designs her own hats which she sells to help pay for their Derby tickets.

And be sure to check out their FB page 

Our Technicolor Life