Ky. Agriculture Dept.: The Kentucky Derby Shines Spotlight on State's Equine Industry
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 22 -- The Kentucky Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024:
On the first Saturday in May, all eyes around the world will be on Kentucky. This year marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby - the longest continually held sporting event in the country. While the Kentucky Derby, set for May 4 this year, is known for thoroughbreds, mint juleps, and fashion, those fastest two-minutes in sports mean more to Kentucky and Ke . . .
On the first Saturday in May, all eyes around the world will be on Kentucky. This year marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby - the longest continually held sporting event in the country. While the Kentucky Derby, set for May 4 this year, is known for thoroughbreds, mint juleps, and fashion, those fastest two-minutes in sports mean more to Kentucky and Ke . . .