The winner of the Kentucky Derby is covered with a blanket made of 400 roses and the nickname of the event is the "Run for the Roses," so let that be your guide. Fresh or silk, roses are a must ...

The iconic 151st running of the 2025 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3, and feature thoroughbreds competing over a distance of 1.25 miles. The Derby also serves as the first leg of ...

The winning jockey will get more than a blanket of roses and the Derby trophy. ... He and Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby in a three-horse photo finish, despite their 18-1 odds.

Official Distance of the Kentucky Derby. ... to the post-race blanket of roses celebration. Kentucky Derby Winner's Times Since 2000. Winning Horse. Year . Time. Mystik Dan. 2024. 2:03.34. Mage.

The winning jockey will get more than a blanket of roses and the Derby trophy. ... He and Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby in a three-horse photo finish, despite their 18-1 odds.