Kentucky Derby
150th Anniversary:
The Official History of the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports

This is the one and only official history of the Kentucky Derby.

The Run for the Roses is among the greatest spectacles in all of sport and one of the most prestigious accomplishments in horse racing. The Kentucky Derby is the longest continually held sporting event in America, spanning 150 years of hoof-pounding, heart-thumping, adrenaline-flowing, ticket-clutching unbridled exhilaration.

This official commemorative book chronicles the rich, colorful history of the Kentucky Derby dating back to 1875, showcasing every champion horse and the jockeys and trainers who guided them to the Winner’s Circle. From the time-honored traditions to the modern evolutions, the Derby Week festivities, the galas and parties and the celebrities who attend them, from the big hats to the bow ties and the incomparable fashion, the Kentucky Derby is more than just a beloved and indulgent celebration. It’s a singular sporting and cultural phenomenon.