LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — Stay with LEX 18 News for your Derby Day coverage! We have crews across Churchill Downs ready to cover the 2020 Kentucky Derby throughout the day. 16 horses will be competing in the 146th Kentucky Derby, which you can watch right here on LEX 18 at 7:00 p.m.
7:57 p.m.
The sun is starting to set behind the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/U0ToHSwiWp
— Sydney DeLong (@sydney_LEX18) September 5, 2020
7:43 p.m.
Up close with Kentucky Derby winner Authentic. #kyderby146 pic.twitter.com/CDbRCz4Sx3
— Keith Farmer (@KeithFarmer18) September 5, 2020
7:30 p.m.
7:06 p.m.
BREAKING: Authentic wins 146th running of the Kentucky Derby! https://t.co/Dt0jmkM7aY
— LEX 18 News (@LEX18News) September 5, 2020
6:58 p.m.
Meantime as the post parade continues Thousand Words is still taking laps in the paddock. #KyDerby146 pic.twitter.com/XQlWGL7qNc
— Keith Farmer (@KeithFarmer18) September 5, 2020
6:42 p.m.
Join @LEX18News at 7:30 on all of our streaming platforms for a post-race special. pic.twitter.com/Ij33Ip2rVB
— Michael Berk (@LEX18_Michael) September 5, 2020
6:38 p.m.
Thousand Words has been scratched. #kyderby146 pic.twitter.com/hD3IDNcFb9
— Keith Farmer (@KeithFarmer18) September 5, 2020
5:55 p.m.
Police are taking a parallel path to the protesters—just inside the gate. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/GLUllir2Jt
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
5:41 p.m.
Along with National Guard, Police are behind the gate, dressed in riot gear. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/6sVkDJ6XLR
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
5:37 p.m.
As part of today’s @LEX18News Kentucky Derby coverage, @UKCoachCalipari let @NancyCoxLex18 in on a little secret.
— UK Sports Network (@UKSportsNetwork) September 5, 2020
See more of their conversation here: https://t.co/hPSNcnG2un pic.twitter.com/69qsLLc8aa
5:36 p.m.
Protesters now moving to gate outside Churchill. National Guard Troops are on the other side. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/6pSt946Xa4
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
5:35 p.m.
Churchill to our left. Protest marching on our right @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/qAg38keC3Z
— Conroy Delouche (@ConroyDelouche) September 5, 2020
5:29 p.m.
March made the turn onto Taylor. We can see Churchill from the road @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/fLzzCYLzMh
— Conroy Delouche (@ConroyDelouche) September 5, 2020
5:16 p.m.
.@jamalhbryant, preacher who just spoke and traveled from Atlanta to be here this weekend, welcomes actress and activist @kerrywashington to the #BreonnaTaylor demonstrations today. @LEX18News https://t.co/ihhOzJeIFv
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
5:15 p.m.
March is about to get moving through the neighborhood toward Churchill Downs @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/Rux5DLof03
— Conroy Delouche (@ConroyDelouche) September 5, 2020
5:06 p.m.
Pastor from Atlanta: “let’s keep marching until the officers are arrested, and the attorney general is out of office” @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/r6wlShSs5g
— Conroy Delouche (@ConroyDelouche) September 5, 2020
5:00 p.m.
“We are in this park because we have God’s power,” @jamalhbryant says. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/zpfqEBCl4l
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
4:43 p.m.
.@SadiqaReynolds, with the Louisville Urban League, urges protesters to “stay focused...and don’t be distracted” if they cross paths with white militia members. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/epvhmKMmem
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
4:32 p.m.
“Say her name” @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/IfAi3r5SpV
— Conroy Delouche (@ConroyDelouche) September 5, 2020
4:31 p.m.
Chants to begin today’s protest at South Central Park. They are critical of the city “having a party” when justice has not happened for Breonna Taylor @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/hKcmcZ7oeo
— Conroy Delouche (@ConroyDelouche) September 5, 2020
4:26 p.m.
Speaker is encouraging Black women to come to the front. #BreonnaTaylor @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/hKNNP9wcQb
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
4:22 p.m.
Protesters gather in South Central Park to demand justice for #BreonnaTaylor. The plan is to stay here for a little and march to the area outside #ChurchillDowns. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/pzS0vgqE9G
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
4:09 p.m.
A lot less crowded than usual on this Derby Day at Beer Depot, just in the shadow of Churchill Downs @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/LBBRkuNhbR
— Conroy Delouche (@ConroyDelouche) September 5, 2020
3:42 p.m.
Many boxes are empty at Churchill Downs today. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/aTQmiIiHNF
— Sydney DeLong (@sydney_LEX18) September 5, 2020
3:34 p.m.
Stopped by South Central Park. This is where protesters will be gathering starting at 4:30. It’s within a mile of Churchill Downs @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/tAu9mfSJph
— Conroy Delouche (@ConroyDelouche) September 5, 2020
3:24 p.m.
Even in 2020, this is a magical place to be. ❤️ @KentuckyDerby https://t.co/xbTCjFdL8b
— Nancy Cox (@NancyCoxLex18) September 5, 2020
3:20 p.m.
It’s a @KentuckyDerby like no other. @LEX18News #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/N21u6oUdKF
— Kristen Edwards (@kedwards_tv) September 5, 2020
3:17 p.m.
.@LMPD on why they didn’t approach protests earlier: “did not want to escalate the situation.” @LEX18News https://t.co/oDb0OHi2gW
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
2:06 p.m.
Members from militia are now returning to parking lot after encounter with BLM protesters downtown @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/KR9dMLxUZX
— Conroy Delouche (@ConroyDelouche) September 5, 2020
2:03 p.m.
Protester and police officer are talking about protesters’ belief that police “dropped the ball” and let the clashes go on without any control. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/t8xpV8cy8B
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
1:48 p.m.
Ok, police are moving in now. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/bPidz0rdmg
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
1:37 p.m.
Okay, looks like armed militia members are retreating. Some are lingering, but most are marching down Jefferson away from the courthouse. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/JKGZz9wDw4
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
1:33 p.m.
1:29 p.m.
Louisville Police say a loud noise came from a home on Longfield by @ChurchillDowns Negotiator here with someone barricaded inside that house. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/RgmBFHs7fc
— Michael Berk (@LEX18_Michael) September 5, 2020
1:27 p.m.
One guy is yelling, “the city let us down,” talking about lack of police presence here, as tension increases outside the courthouse. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/OoqXE001vq
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
1:18 p.m.
Active, heavy police scene outside @ChurchillDowns where Longfield Ave has been shut down. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/PHu5yquq5Y
— Michael Berk (@LEX18_Michael) September 5, 2020
12:58 p.m.
“Black Panther Party of Louisville” is here. BLM supporters are armed as well. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/Ahnsab4bCL
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
12:57 p.m.
“Angry Viking” and BLM protesters are face-to-face. He’s telling them he understands they have a right to be here. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/Ndiqd8dUaq
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
12:49 p.m.
It may be September, we may be masked-up, there may not be spectators but #Kentucky’s greatest tradition will carry on tonight for the 146th time at 7:01! 🐎🌹🐎
— Claire Kopsky (@ClaireMKopsky) September 5, 2020
Who are you betting on?!@LEX18News pic.twitter.com/BkkAi2EZlK
12:43 p.m.
The roses are still red in September! @KentuckyDerby pic.twitter.com/15KUkJr0DH
— Nancy Cox (@NancyCoxLex18) September 5, 2020
12:40 p.m.
Brief “Blue Lives Matter” chant turns into “Back the Blue.” @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/eTOzjbVusi
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
12:32 p.m.
Tense encounter here at the intersection. People yelling to de-escalate. guy in car says “we carry too.” March continues. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/47SU0Z384j
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
12:22 p.m.
“If you have weapons, stay on the sidewalk,” one person yells. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/bxLjv06XvR
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
12:18 p.m.
They’re marching. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/AisOItjlOt
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
12:16 p.m.
12:12 p.m.
Armed militia members are separating themselves into two groups: those marching and those providing security for marchers. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/yS59lE1nJV
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) September 5, 2020
