Tickets are still available for the annual Kentucky Thoroughbred Association's Kentucky Derby Trainers' Dinner, a popular event featuring all of the Kentucky Derby trainers in an atmosphere of a good-natured roast.
The event is scheduled to be held Tuesday, April 30 at the First Turn Club at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m. with the dinner slated for 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are available by clicking here.
“Our sponsors, directors and Churchill Downs are working to make something special befitting the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby and the trainers who succeed in competing in the greatest race in the world,” said the KTA's Executive Director Chauncey Morris. “Join us for a memorable night under the Spires.”
In addition to this year's Derby trainers, the event will also feature Gustavo Delgado, trainer of last year's winner, Mage, and will be hosted by Darin Zocali and Andrew Brown. The event seats 600 people, and will feature a farm-to-table menu catered by Wiltshire Pantry.
The trainers' dinner is one of the most popular events on the Derby calendar, with the trainers giving good-natured, often hysterical speeches. In 2022, Wayne Lukas thought he was not going to draw into the Derby, and delivered a laugh-out-loud performance, pretending to cry as he imagined the other trainers enjoyed the playing of My Old Kentucky Home via video. “It's really hard for me to talk about,” said Lukas, wiping a tear from his face. “I miss you guys so much and the trainers' dinner has always been one of favorites, and I don't know if I can handle all of this.” Watch the video below.
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