Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is an annual horse race held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," it is the first leg of the Triple Crown, which also includes the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. The race features three-year-old thoroughbreds competing for a large purse and a coveted garland of roses. The event attracts a diverse crowd, including horse racing enthusiasts and casual spectators, and is celebrated with parties, fashionable hats, and various traditions, making it a key cultural event in the United States.