With Sierra Leone (#2) on the outside, Forever Young (#11) tries to thread in between him and Catching Freedom (#4) on the rail as Mystik Dan (#3) sprints forward. (Jenny Doyle/Past The Wire)
Kentucky Derby 151 Tickets Go On Sale To Public Thursday At Noon
Darren Rogers/Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Tickets for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 3 will go on sale to the public Thursday at noon ET.
Two-day all-inclusive reserved tickets to the 151st Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby available for purchase include the new $80-$90 million Starting Gate Courtyard renovation project that will feature new stadium-style seats, permanent upgraded concessions and wagering windows.
Limited premium and luxury dining experiences in select areas – including the Woodford Reserve Paddock Club and Club SI by Sports Illustrated which both debuted at Derby 150 amid rave reviews – also will be available for purchase.
Several non-all-inclusive tickets options will be available for purchase, including Infield-only general admission tickets and two-day Infield Final Turn general admission tickets. The Infield Final Turn is a private area that offers food and beverage concessions for purchase, along with private restrooms and wagering windows.
Fans are encouraged to secure tickets by visiting www.KentuckyDerby.com and www.DerbyExperiences.com or by calling (502) 636-4447 to be a part of the Kentucky Derby.
Churchill Downs also provides the only secure, official resale marketplace to purchase Derby and Oaks tickets via the Churchill Downs Ticketmaster Ticket Exchange on www.KentuckyDerby.com.