Kentucky Derby Museum To Host Free ‘Race To Derby 150’ Party On Dec. 6

December 6, 2023 will mark 150 days until the 150th Kentucky Derby®, and Kentucky Derby Museum is kicking off the Race To 150 with a free all-day celebration that you won't want to miss.

The community is invited to join in the Race To 150 festivities and start the countdown in style at the Museum! On December 6, Kentucky Derby Museum will offer free admission from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the first 150 guests will receive a commemorative Race To 150 gift. The day will be packed with a fashion contest, prizes, time capsule, kid-friendly activities, complimentary Derby treats, plenty of shopping, irresistible happy hour offerings, and much more. Guests can find an itinerary of all the Race To 150 activities on the Museum's website.

“If Kentucky can party for two weeks ahead of Derby, then we can certainly find a way to celebrate for 150 days ahead of such a momentous year,” said Patrick Armstrong, Kentucky Derby Museum President and CEO. “From families to fashionistas, historians to horse racing fans, there's something for everyone in our Race To 150 lineup. Wear your favorite Derby hats and join us at the Museum to celebrate the joy and magic of Derby!”

State and local dignitaries will officially open the Derby 150 Time Capsule at 10:30 a.m. during a press conference. A photographer will be in the Winners Circle to take commemorative pictures of guests that will be included in the time capsule.

Another highlight of Race To 150 will be the Railbird Runway Contest at 5:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear their Derby best for the chance to strut down the runway and win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prizes: two tickets to the KDM Ball's Backstretch Party, 2 tickets to the KDM Hat Show, or a $50 gift certificate to the Derby Museum Store.

“We celebrate Derby every day at the Museum, but Derby 150 will be a thrill of a lifetime,” said Katie Fussenegger, Kentucky Derby Museum Executive Vice President. “Race To 150 is our way of bringing the community together to celebrate our Derby legacy. We cannot wait to see everyone's Derby outfits, share Derby memories together, and highlight what makes Kentucky so special.”

Whether attending the Museum's party or sporting a Derby hat at work, the Museum is encouraging all Kentuckians to find a way to celebrate the Race To 150 on December 6 and share on social media with the hashtag #RaceTo150.

The Race To 150 celebration will also serve as the kickoff for the Museum's lineup of Derby season events, tours, and merchandise.

Kentucky Derby Museum is proud to partner with the following organizations for the day's on-site activations: Churchill Downs Racetrack, Clayton & Crume, Elevate Coffee Company, Kentucky Derby Festival, Kentucky Derby Museum Featured Milliners, Kern's Kitchen Derby-Pie®, Louisville Folk School, Nice Cream LLC, Rosemary's Catering, and Wylie Caudill.

Kentucky Derby Museum is also partnering with Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to hand out Derby treats and gifts at the airport on December 6, allowing travelers to join in the Race To 150 celebrations.

MORE INFORMATION: For more information regarding Race To 150, please visit derbymuseum.org/raceto150.

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Pablo Morales Sidelined With Broken Wrist After Morning Training Incident At Tampa

For the second consecutive season, Tampa Bay Downs jockey Pablo Morales has been sidelined as a result of a freak injury.

But after fearing he could miss as many as eight weeks of action with a broken left wrist, the 35-year-old rider received good news today from Tampa orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Creighton.

“I went there not too hopeful because I had a lot of swelling and it was hurting a lot,” Morales said. “But (Creighton) said the fracture is small and the pain is probably from tendon and ligament damage, and that it probably won't be too long” before he can return to action.

Morales was fitted with a removeable cast he needs to wear until his next visit to Creighton in a couple of weeks. Morales does not want to put a timetable on his return, but an optimistic forecast is that he could return late next month.

“I'm in a better mood than I was (Monday),” said Morales, who won on three of his 11 mounts during the opening week of the 2023-2024 Oldsmar season. “(Creighton) said he expects me to bounce back in a few weeks, but we'll see where we're at” in mid-December.

Morales was preparing to work a horse Sunday when the horse reared and then stumbled, launching the rider forward as he clung to the reins. When the horse landed, Morales twisted his left wrist hard on the back of the horse's neck, resulting in the fracture.

A preliminary X-ray taken Sunday revealed the injury, causing 48 hours of worry.

“I was pretty excited the way the meet started because it looked like I was opening up some opportunities, and now I'm not going to be able to do anything about it,” he said Monday. “It affects your mind, but I have no choice but to wait and come back when I'm ready.”

On March 19 last season, Morales was aboard a horse in the starting gate before a race when the horse to his outside bit his right pinkie finger before rearing and landing on her haunches. The bite nearly severed the finger, and surgery was performed that night by Creighton to reattach the pinkie using a pin and a wire.

Despite missing the last seven weeks of the meet, Morales still finished third in the Oldsmar standings with 53 winners and was able to return to action on May 15 at Presque Isle Downs, where he rode 106 winners to win his fourth title there in a row and ninth overall.

Tampa Bay Downs horsemen, as well as fans and handicappers who value his overall talent and his skills on the track's turf course, will be heartened to learn he should not miss much time.

“I've received a lot of well-wishes online and on social media, and it means a lot to have people supporting me through these tough times,” Morales said.

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