The 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby
~10:30 AM
3x Uber XL to Churchill
Roll out early. Traffic and gate lines are no joke. On-site by 11:30.
~11:30 AM
Infield gate · security
Gate 1 or Gate 3 only. Bag max 12"×6"×12". No backpacks, no coolers, no outside booze.
All day
Infield · 14 races · 9 stakes
Bet. Drink. Repeat. Infield is standing room — it's for the party, not the view.
6:57 PM
The Kentucky Derby
152nd running. 1¼ miles. $5M purse. Two minutes. Post up early.
After
Exit plan
Uber shut off in a wide perimeter post-race. Options:
1. Pre-arranged driver — lock it down Thu/Fri.
2. Walk 20-30 min out, then Uber.
3. Hang at the track, let the crowd thin.
Night
Back to base
No plans. Back at the house, more bourbon, or one more downtown push.
Infield kit. One clear bag (12"×6"×12") · phone charger · $200-300 cash · sunscreen · sunglasses · comfortable shoes. Leave the backpack, camera, and umbrella at the house.