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Mage Replica Added to Derby Museum Winner’s Circle Exhibit

The addition of a replica of Mage (Good Magic), the 149th Kentucky Derby champion, is among the features added to the Winner's Circle exhibit at the Kentucky Derby Museum. A local artist, Mike Prather, produced the airbrushed the replica. Also,

exhibit provides the Mage team's story and their journey to the Kentucky Derby stage through the self-guided panels in the exhibit.

The Museum will also feature unique artifacts:

Two of Mage's horseshoes worn during the Kentucky Derby
A harness worn by Mage
A Mage hat signed by the team

The Museum's signature 18-minute movie, The Greatest Race, now also includes Mage's late charge to win in Derby 149.

The Museum also updated its lobby banner with pictures of the Mage team celebrating their win. Matted prints of Mage working out and crossing the finish line, shot by photographer Ted Tarquinio, are also available. Prints are available for purchase at the Kentucky Derby Museum Store or online: DerbyMuseumStore.com

For more info on the museum's latest updates, visit derbymuseum.org/derby149

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Kentucky Derby Museum to Remain Open This Summer

While racing has transferred from Churchill Downs to Ellis Park for the remainder of the Spring Meet, the horses will remain stabled at the track and the Museum will also continue to operate its standard and specialty tours in addition to the Museum exhibits, 360-degree movie The Greatest Race, Museum Store, and Derby Café & Bourbon Bar. The Museum is

open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information on the Museum, click here.

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Kentucky Derby Replica Trophy Goes on Display at Epsom

The Kentucky Derby Museum is partnering with The Jockey Club in England to display a replica Derby Trophy at the Epsom Downs Racecourse for the 244th running of the Epsom Derby June 3. The Epsom Derby was the inspiration for the Kentucky Derby, which will celebrate its 150th running in May 2024.

A representative from Kentucky Derby Museum will attend the Epsom Derby to answer questions about the trophy and to engage guests in the unique ties between British and American racing. The trophy's journey to England will launch the museum's line-up of celebrations leading up to Kentucky Derby 150.

“The Kentucky Derby Museum is honored to be a guest at the Epsom Derby,” said Patrick Armstrong, Kentucky Derby Museum President and CEO. “We're excited to travel back to our Derby roots and share how the greatest two minutes in sports is an integral part in Louisville's story and Kentucky's success. We believe a trip to Derby 150 will be a bucket-list item for British horseracing fans, and we're excited for the museum to be part of Louisville's continued growth in international tourism.”

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KY Derby Museum Names New Director Of Communications

Katrina Helmer has been named the new Director of Communications at the Kentucky Derby Museum, taking over from Rachel Collier Carr.

As Communications Director, Katrina is thrilled to be part of the creative team that will drive the Museum's messaging and storytelling for the historic Derby 150 and beyond.

“Katrina has done a stellar job with our Communications platform since coming to Kentucky Derby Museum,” said Patrick Armstrong, Kentucky Derby Museum President and CEO. “She was a natural fit for the Director position, and we are excited about her bright future at the Museum.”

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