Kentucky Derby

The greatest two minutes in sports

Since the first race was run back in 1875, the Kentucky Derby has made horse racing one of the world’s premier sporting events. Over the years, this prestigious race has captivated audiences with famous rags-to-riches stories of long shot champions such Smarty Jones, Funny Cide, and more recently, Barbaro. Visa, a proud partner of Churchill Downs since 1996, is your ticket to this annual equine extravaganza.

Chef Bobby Flay offers Derby Day entertaining tips

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