Churchill Downs increased the total purse for the 150th Derby to US$5-million, with the winning owner earning US$1.3-million and a gold trophy. Second place is worth US$1-million, with payouts ...

Visitors check out the new $200 million paddock at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 4.

$185 - $200 Million Project to Debut for the 150th Kentucky Derby in May 2024 The Paddock Project design for Churchill Downs Racetrack The $185 - $200 million investment will debut for the 150th ...

So, if you’re going to do the Kentucky Derby, make sure you do it the Town & Country way. That means staying at the best-in-class hotels Louisville has to offer, choosing the right seating experience ...