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Taylor Made Online Store has all the essentials for your Kentucky Derby party.

Throw the Ultimate Kentucky Derby Party with Taylor Made

It’s never too early to start planning your Kentucky Derby party! If you want to provide an authentic Bluegrass experience for your guests this year, look no further than the Taylor Made Online Store. Taylor Made Stallions, the home of fan favorite and 2014 Kentucky Derby champion California Chrome, has one of the best online shopping sites in the game, and here are our picks to help you throw the best Kentucky Derby party around.

NYRA outrider Miguel Gutierrez escorted both American Pharoah and Justify to the winner's circle after their Triple Crown victories.

A Lifelong Dedication to Horses for NYRA Outrider Miguel Gutierrez

Miguel Gutierrez grew up on a ranch in Mexico, learning everything there is to know about horses but never imagining he would have not one, but two, moments in the sun in Thoroughbred racing.

Gutierrez was jubilant as he watched American Pharoah take command at the outset of the Belmont Stakes in 2015 and gallop into history as the first Triple Crown champion in 37 years. Then, as head outrider for the New York Racing Association, he went to work.

James Sebastian has been working with mares and foals at Claiborne Farm for more than 50 years.

Mares and Foals in Great Hands with Sebastian at Claiborne

James Sebastian began working at the Hancock family’s Claiborne Farm in 1966. What started out as a way to make ends meet, working at Claiborne has become a labor of love for Sebastian and, simply, home.

A native of Jackson, Ky., in Breathitt County, Sebastian was a 21-year-old looking for a job when he came to Lexington. He started out working at a cattle farm and later followed his brother Wardie to Claiborne in 1966. He never left.

Visit Horse Country: Rood and Riddle a Benchmark Equine Hospital

Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital has grown from an ambulatory service founded in 1982 serving central Kentucky’s horse farms to an international leader in equine medicine. The facility provides comprehensive medical services for Thoroughbred and other horse breeds, and is recognized for its expertise, innovation, and dedication to the horse industry and to the protection and safe care of each individual animal.

Top 10 Reasons to Love Fair Grounds

You can be sure no racing fan will ever say, “If you’ve seen one track, you’ve seen ‘em all.” Layouts, food, events and even style all differ from one to another. If you’re visiting Fair Grounds for the first time, this list will help you feel like a local. If you’ve been there before, read it anyway, you just might find something new. How do I love the Fair Grounds? Let me count the ways.

1. It’s in New Orleans

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