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The 150th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is now less than three weeks away, and all qualifying prep races have concluded.

LEXINGTON, KY (April 15, 2024) — Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced Monday that tickets are now available for the ninth annual America’s Best Racing (ABR) Pre-Preakness Party.

Following a busy April opening weekend of prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the upcoming weekend dials down the activity, but only slightly, as several important stakes races are on the schedule, including the final qualifying points prep for Derby 150 at Keeneland and a marquee race for older fillies and mares at

Picture this ... sprawling green pastures as far as the eye can see, dotted with majestic Thoroughbreds and historic estates that whisper tales of champions past. Imagine an area rich in its American history roots and home to future Thoroughbred world champions, Kentucky Derby winners, Olympic jumpers, and world-class bourbon. Take the leap into a world of Thoroughbred racing, bourbon sipping, and Southern hospitality that makes Kentucky’s Horse Country a destination like no other.

The first Horse Racing Women’s Summit (HRWS) event of the year will be held Thursday, April 18, at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky.

Returning to Kentucky for the first time since an event preceding the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland, the HRWS will host a unique panel discussion where attendees will listen to insider insight about Thoroughbred sales and bloodstock.

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