Kentucky Derby
Definition
An annual premier horse race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
The opening leg of the American Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, renowned for its pageantry, mint juleps, elaborate hats, and high-stakes betting.
Examples
He bet his entire savings on a long-shot at the Kentucky Derby, only to end up watching from the infield with a soggy hat.
The Kentucky Derby tradition of wide-brimmed hats turned the event into a fashion parade where even the horses looked underdressed.
She sipped her mint julep courtside at the Kentucky Derby, plotting how to explain the bar tab to her accountant.
Predicting the Kentucky Derby winner is like guessing the stock market—everyone has a hot tip, but the track has the last laugh.