Opening Day

Opening Day centers around family-friendly fun for the entire community.

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Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Gates Open: 11:30 a.m. | First Race: 12:45 p.m.

Opening Day centers around family-friendly fun for the entire community. Celebrate the 152nd Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks post-position draws. New for this year, Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and Mini Marathon finishers will receive free admission if they wear their medals to Opening Day. Wear your medal to the box office and receive a free general admission ticket. Guests are encouraged to coordinate their attire with their family members, friends or significant others.

EVENT DAY DETAILS

Opening Day | Saturday, April 25

Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.

Race	Post Time	Wagering
1	12:45 PM	WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5
2	1:20 PM	WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4
3	1:56 PM	WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5
		Kentucky Oaks Post Position Draw Kentucky Derby Post Position Draw
4	3:05 PM	WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4
5	3:38 PM	WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 DC6
6	4:12 PM	WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5
7	4:44 PM	WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4
8	5:15 PM	WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3*
9	5:46 PM	WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD
10	6:16 PM	WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5

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EVENT DAY HIGHLIGHTS

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*Tickets include all-inclusive chef's table buffet, alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages, offsite parking, and shuttle to the venue.

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