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Every year, Kentucky Derby is one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the Spring. Held on the first Saturday of May, the Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown and offers the largest purse of any thoroughbred race at $2,000,000. Let us show you how to Derby in StyleHorse racing’s premier event is held in Lousiville, Kentucky the first weekend in May. Enjoy watching horse racing’s elite groups compete for the roses and lilies in the dirt track at Churchill Downs. Princeton Group works with large corporations, family-owned businesses, and individuals who want to enjoy the energy and splendor of Louisville. Let Princeton Group do all the work to ensure that everything is smooth and easy for you and your valued guests. Our programs include high-end hotel accommodations, exclusive tours, and event access, as well as a dedicated operations team to answer questions and plan your event prior to your arrival in Lousiville. Watch Princeton Group in Louisville THE PRINCETON GROUP EXPERIENCEWith seating options in every section of Churchill Downs, we can accommodate every group’s needs and preferences. Visit a Kentucky horse farm and learn about the state’s long history in the sport. Also, visit a distillery along the famous Bourbon Trail – tour the facility and have a taste! We offer dedicated customer service prior to and during the event. Have questions or need help planning? We are here for you! WHY CHOOSE PRINCETON GROUP?We have many years of providing customers a high-class experience at both The Kentucky Derby and The Kentucky Oaks. The event is more than just attending a horse race. With exclusive access, unique tours, and access to exclusive parties, it is a weekend unlike any other. The 2023 Road to the Kentucky Derby is a series of races through which horses qualified for the 2023 Kentucky Derby, which will be held on May 6. The field for the Derby is limited to 20 horses, with up to four 'also eligibles' in case of a late withdrawal from the field. There are three separate paths for horses to take to qualify for the Derby: the main Road consisting of races in North America (plus one in Dubai), the Japan Road consisting of four races in Japan, and the European road consisting of seven races in England, Ireland and France. The top four finishers in the specified races receive points, with higher points awarded in the major prep races in March and April. Earnings in non-restricted stakes races act as a tie breaker. For 2023, the main Road to the Kentucky Derby resembled the 2022 Road to the Kentucky Derby, consisting of 37 races, one more event than in 2021, with 21 races for the Kentucky Derby Prep Season and 16 races for the Kentucky Derby Championship Season with the following changes:[a]
Standings[edit]The following table shows the points earned in the eligible races for the main series.
Prep season[edit]Initial prep events[edit]Note: 1st=10 points; 2nd=4 points; 3rd=3 points; 4th=2 points; 5th=1 point (except the Breeders' Cup Juvenile: 1st=30 points; 2nd=12 points; 3rd=9 points; 4th=6 points; 5th=3 points) The dates for most races shown below are based on the placement in the racing calendar from 2021/2022. Similarly, the purses shown below are based on the amounts from the previous year and will be updated when finalized.
Select prep events[edit]Note: 1st=20 points; 2nd=8 points; 3rd=6 points; 4th=4 points; 5th=2 points
Championship series events[edit]First leg of series[edit]Note: 1st=50 points; 2nd=20 points; 3rd=15 points; 4th=10 points; 5th=5 points
Second leg of series[edit]These races are the major preps for the Kentucky Derby, and are thus weighted more heavily. Note: 1st=100 points; 2nd=40 points; 3rd=30 points; 4th=20 points; 5th=10 points
"Wild Card" events[edit]Note: 1st=20 points; 2nd=8 points; 3rd=6 points; 4th=4 points; 5th=2 points
Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby[edit]The Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby is intended to provide a place in the Derby starting gate to the top finisher in the series. If the connections of that horse decline the invitation, their place is offered to the second-place finisher and so on through the top four finishers.
Note: Cattleya Sho: 1st=10 points; 2nd=4 points; 3rd=2 points; 4th=1 point The top four horses (colored brown within the standings) are eligible to participate in the Kentucky Derby provided the horse is nominated.
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European Road to the Kentucky Derby[edit]The European Road to the Kentucky Derby is designed on a similar basis to the Japan Road and is intended to provide a place in the Derby starting gate to the top finisher in the series. If the connections of that horse decline the invitation, their place is offered to the second-place finisher and so on. If none of the top four accept, this place in the starting gate reverts to the horses on the main road to the Derby. The series consists of seven races – four run on the turf in late 2022 when the horses are age two, plus three races run on a synthetic surface in early 2023.
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The top four horses (colored brown within the standings) are eligible to participate in the Kentucky Derby provided the horse is nominated.
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Where will the Kentucky Derby be in 2023?Apr 2023 | Churchill Downs Racetrack | Home of the Kentucky Derby.
What's the date of the 2023 Kentucky Derby?May 6, 2023
Held on the first Saturday of May, the Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown and offers the largest purse of any thoroughbred race at $2,000,000.
How much does it cost to go to the Kentucky Derby 2023?Right now, Kentucky Derby tickets at Churchill Downs for May 6 begin at $81. Kentucky Derby Louisville tickets have an average price of $5006.
Where is the Kentucky Derby 2024?Sep 2024 | Churchill Downs Racetrack | Home of the Kentucky Derby.
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