Kentucky Derby Packages - Top Thoroughbreds In The World

The Kentucky Derby has been annual event since 1875, featuring the top three year-old thoroughbreds in the world on a 1 ¼ mile dirt track with left hand turns. Jockey Calvin Borel led Mine That Bird to a victory in 2009 and also rode the winning derby horse in 2007. Every horse that wins the Kentucky Derby can become the next Triple Crown winner of horse racing.

Kentucky Derby Packages – History of the Kentucky Derby

The fastest time ever posted at Churchill Downs during the running of the Kentucky Derby is 1:59.40 by Secretariat, ridden by Ron Turcotte and trained by Lucien Laurin. The Kentucky Derby is steeped in tradition from the Mint Julep, burgoo to the Millionaires row where the rich and famous prefer to watch the race from. The day before features the sister race, the Kentucky Oaks. Affirmed is the last horse to win the triple crown in 1978.

Kentucky Derby Packages – Buy Derby Tickets Now!

The biggest horse race of every year is also the oldest continuous sporting event in the United States. For this fact alone, Kentucky Derby tickets are extremely difficult to get. Global Event Forum has you covered though, each Kentucky Derby package will have hard to get derby tickets. The race is sold out, so don’t wait too long or you might miss seeing the next Triple Crown winner.