: On race day, the Churchill Downs infield hosts approximately 80,000 people, effectively becoming the third-largest city in Kentucky for a single day. Entertainment and Spectacle
: It serves as the first leg of the Triple Crown , followed by the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. 5 Fun Facts About the Kentucky Derby | EF Go Ahead Tours nicolette shea kenfucky derby
The event is as much a high-society gala as it is a horse race, defined by specific cultural traditions: : On race day, the Churchill Downs infield