The “official” flower of the Kentucky Derby has be a red rose for as long as I can remember. The Derby has been called the “Run For the Roses” for a long, long, time. And Dan Fogelberg even wrote a song about it. read more
The “official” flower of the Kentucky Derby has be a red rose for as long as I can remember. The Derby has been called the “Run For the Roses” for a long, long, time. And Dan Fogelberg even wrote a song about it. An interesting note about the garland of roses that is placed around the winner’s neck after the race. read more
3. There’s a Kentucky Derby Museum at the Churchill Downs racetrack. It includes interactive exhibits and a walking tour, according to the museum’s site. 4. The race is just one and a quarter mile on the racetrack, according to the official Derby site. See all of the best photos of the week in these slideshows. 5. In 2013, an estimated 120,000 mint juleps were made at the track, where more than 2,000 gallons of bourbon were used, according to the derby. 6. read more