LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — Join the LEX 18 news team as we cover everything Kentucky Derby throughout the day from Churchill Downs!
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7:05 p.m. -- Medina Spirit wins 147th running of the Kentucky Derby, trainer Bob Baffert breaks record with 7th win
6:33 p.m.
No politics. Just Derby. #HappyDerbyDay @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/7NpRAHJviI
— Claire Crouch (@clairecrouch) May 1, 2021
5:12 p.m.
This was my first time being on the other side of the camera... and it was fun! Although...I think I'll stick to asking the questions from now on😜#derbyday #derbyfashion @LEX18News @ConroyDelouche @LEX18_Michael @MaggieDavisTV @JacquelineMNie pic.twitter.com/I3k8nCFrz2
— Kristen Edwards (@kedwards_tv) May 1, 2021
5:00 p.m.
Meet Travis Stone. It's no secret that the Run for the Roses comes with a tremendous amount of pressure, but the "voice of the Derby" has perfected the call over the last seven years. https://t.co/zhdSBtkHb7
— LEX 18 News (@LEX18News) May 1, 2021
4:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
MAKING HISTORY: Jim McIngvale, nicknamed "Mattress Mack," is wagering at least $2 million on today's race. He's betting on 2-1 morning-line favorite Essential Quality. 🏇 https://t.co/GQ0OcjwbSu
— LEX 18 News (@LEX18News) May 1, 2021
3:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
1:50 p.m.
BLOWOUT wins the 36th running of the Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile 🏆👏
— Churchill Downs (@ChurchillDowns) May 1, 2021
One Mile | Turf | 1:36.30 pic.twitter.com/8pW4m8FFES
1:04 p.m.
MASQUEPARADE wins Race 5!
— Churchill Downs (@ChurchillDowns) May 1, 2021
1 1/8 Miles | 1:48.35 pic.twitter.com/Loq7F9tOCn
12:50 p.m.
FIRST PREMIO wins Race 4!
— Churchill Downs (@ChurchillDowns) May 1, 2021
One Mile | Turf | 1:35.29 pic.twitter.com/I0zhHtTqCC
12:45 p.m.
Having fun at the #KentuckyDerby ! @LarrySmithTV @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/iyoUMXfm5I
— Nancy Cox (@NancyCoxLex18) May 1, 2021
12:20 p.m.
KOOLHAUS takes Race 3!
— Churchill Downs (@ChurchillDowns) May 1, 2021
One Mile | 1:34.84 pic.twitter.com/1MqDxaG6Vt
12:12 p.m.
Watching the one and only @MattressMack talking about his huge Derby bet with @LarrySmithTV on @LEX18News! pic.twitter.com/QzwHB0LMP3
— Jennifer Palumbo (@JenNimePalumbo) May 1, 2021
11:30 a.m.
ALYDIVA wins Race 2!
— Churchill Downs (@ChurchillDowns) May 1, 2021
One Mile | Turf | 1:37.98 pic.twitter.com/0Vc170z4f8
11:10 a.m.
On the list of things you don’t expect to see in a fascinator: a beehive and a piece of birthday cake. But these ladies made it happen! @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/s7S5DF1R24
— Jacqueline Nie (@JacquelineMNie) May 1, 2021
10:40 a.m.
RAM wins the first race of Derby Day!
— Churchill Downs (@ChurchillDowns) May 1, 2021
One Mile | 1:35.32 pic.twitter.com/r7GRWpWkaK
10:18 a.m.
This couple traveled here from Phoenix for their 36th wedding anniversary. They decided they were going to match, in celebration of their first Derby & their wedding day! Happy anniversary 🤍🥰 @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/sMHEWtIZDV
— Jacqueline Nie (@JacquelineMNie) May 1, 2021
10:11 a.m.
Beyond the track, infield, and jumbotron, there’s a city centered all around horses at Churchill Downs with...
— Claire Kopsky (@ClaireMKopsky) May 1, 2021
• 47 BARNS
• Up to 1,400 HORSES
• 600-700 EMPLOYEES
• BEDROOMS above barns
• An ACTIVITY CENTER
• A CHURCH @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/Gb0HtVQy00
10:07 a.m.
The national anthem sounds a little sweeter after a year of a #pandemic...not to mention the beauty of Churchill Downs and some horses ready to race!@LEX18News pic.twitter.com/AAyj2ds17j
— Claire Kopsky (@ClaireMKopsky) May 1, 2021
9:45 a.m.
Here’s a peek from the Track Announcer’s perch!@LEX18News @TravisStone pic.twitter.com/BinpkuRQ0Z
— Claire Kopsky (@ClaireMKopsky) May 1, 2021
9:40 a.m.
The fans are here! @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/nCdUaZCSoQ
— Conroy Delouche (@ConroyDelouche) May 1, 2021
9:30 a.m.
How can you tell the gates are about to open at @ChurchillDowns? A team of “Healthy at the Track” compliance ambassadors have arrived. They’ll be monitoring mask wearing around the track @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/6q74sC2ZFt
— Conroy Delouche (@ConroyDelouche) May 1, 2021
Faye and Ernest are helping people stay “Healthy at the Track” today, encouraging people to mask up and stay safe. You’ll see a lot of employees with these signs today. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/aQ4zCh14Vc
— Mike Valente (@ValenteLEX18) May 1, 2021
9:00 a.m.
8:58 a.m.
The calm before the storm #KentuckyDerby147 @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/0I4V9TeS9r
— Maggie Davis (@MaggieDavisTV) May 1, 2021
8:25 a.m.
Happy @KentuckyDerby Day ! I’m very fortunate to be working the Paddock @ChurchillDowns as part of @LEX18News and their Award-Winning coverage. Reports throughout the Day on-site from Churchill, right now through 2:30pm ET 🤓 pic.twitter.com/MB0tw8h4Sa
— Todd Schrupp (@ToddTVG) May 1, 2021
8:20 a.m.
Some of the best seats at Churchill Downs may be in the Infield. This is the view from the newly installed Infield Box @LEX18News #KentuckyDerby147 pic.twitter.com/xKvx2sSb42
— Conroy Delouche (@ConroyDelouche) May 1, 2021
8:10 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
7:58 a.m.:
The @LEX18News crew is looking dapper for the #KentuckyDerby today!!
— Maggie Davis (@MaggieDavisTV) May 1, 2021
Follow along with us all day for the latest from Churchill🏇🏻 pic.twitter.com/Mc4WZNZyCQ
