The Kentucky Derby is held annually at Churchill Downs, a historic horse racing track located in Louisville, Kentucky. The exact address of Churchill Downs is 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY
. This prestigious race takes place on the first Saturday in May each year and is known as "The Run for the Roses" due to the winner being awarded a blanket of roses
. Churchill Downs has been the venue for the Kentucky Derby since the race's inception in 1875 and can accommodate around 150,000 to 170,000 spectators on Derby Day
