The Gold Cup
Learn the history behind the iconic design of the Kentucky Derby trophy.
Learn the history behind the iconic design of the Kentucky Derby trophy.
Hear from our Director of Curatorial & Educational Affairs, Chris Goodlett, as he reflects on the D. Wayne Lukas collection of more than 1,300 pieces, and the creation of the exhibit in his name.
Sir Barton won the first Triple Crown, and a century later we’re celebrating another Triple Crown winner, Justify. Here’s an unexpected way to compare these two: muscles!
Although we've had Triple Crown champions since 1919,the Thoroughbred Racing Association only officially started recognizing them in 1950 with its iconic prize. Now there's a new trophy in town.
It took 136 years to see an unraced 2-year-old win the Kentucky Derby. How long will it take for us to see another horse do what Justify did in 2018? He left some pretty big shoes to fill.
76 Days!!! Count Fleet was bred and owned by the the Hertz’s, of car rental fame. The brown colt was by their Derby winner, Reigh Count.
79 Days!!!Gallahadion won “The Sweetest Derby” in 1940, so named as he was owned by Mrs. Ethel V. Mars’ Milky Way Farm.
80 Days!!! Johnstown was named after Johnstown, PA, a town that had undergone several major floods, the first being 1889.
