The 20 Most Insane Types Of Kentucky Derby Hats

Odds-on crazy for the win. Pass the mint julep.

Erin La Rosa 2 weeks ago 22 responses

How To Make An Absolutely Insane Kentucky Derby Hat

And a slightly-less-insane one. These hats will protect you from the sun’s rays all summer long.

DIY 2 weeks ago 26 responses

This Hunter S. Thompson Poster Is Awesome

It’s based on Thompson’s famous “The Kentucky Derby is Decadent And Depraved,” and it’s great.

Jack Moore 2 weeks ago 33 responses

Cocktail Name Or Racehorse?

All of these (real) names sound like something a drunk five-year-old came up with using poetry magnets. Which are drinks and which are thoroughbreds?

Rachel Sanders 4 months ago 13 responses

The Kentucky Derby Murder Mystery

Hours after I’ll Have Another’s thrilling victory, the body of groomer Adan Fabian Perez was found in a Churchill Downs barn. With no current suspects or leads the circumstantial intrigue looms over horse racing’s most famous track.

Mike Mehalick a year ago 14 responses

Dead Body Found At Churchill Downs On Day After Kentucky Derby on huffingtonpost.com ›

Authorities say a man who may have been killed and whose body was found early Sunday in a barn at Churchill Downs hours after the Kentucky Derby worked at the racetrack.

The Huffington Post a year ago respond

54 Photos Of Badly Dressed Celebrities, Large Hats, And Drunk People At The Kentucky Derby

Horses aside, this race is about three things: famous people, headgear, and getting trashed. Here, a complete photo recap of the Derby.

Amy Odell a year ago 67 responses

The 25 Most Ridiculous Kentucky Derby Hats

‘Tis a silly, silly tradition.

Jack Moore a year ago 71 responses

20 Well Dressed Sports Figures At The Kentucky Derby

When attending the biggest event on the horse racing calendar impeccable dress is paramount. These pro athletes, coaches, and broadcasters received the message loud and clear.

Mike Mehalick a year ago 6 responses

An Inside Look At The Kentucky Derby Favorite

Dullahan is currently sitting at 5-1 odds heading into today’s run for the roses. Get an intimate view into what makes this horse so special to racing fans, and bettors, alike.

Mike Mehalick a year ago 4 responses

Remixed: A New Kind Of Mint Julep

This cocktail is not just ideal for Kentucky Derby day, but also any other day of the year, if you ask me. Here’s tasty a recipe from an 1862 book that uses cognac instead of bourbon.

Jenni Avins a year ago 2 responses

20 Ridiculous Hats From The 2011 Kentucky Derby

It’s not every day you get to see this many atrocious hats in the one place. While they may not exactly compete with the hats seen at the Royal Wedding, they certainly deserve their own episode of “What Not To Wear.” View List ›

MelisBuzzFeed 2 years ago 32 responses

Animal Kingdom Wins Kentucky Derby

Congratulations to Animal Kingdom and John Velazquez for winning the 2011 Kentucky Derby! View List ›

BuzzFeed Breaking News 2 years ago 5 responses

Best Kentucky Derby Tweet

The New Yorker’s Ben Greenman makes an astute observation regarding this year’s derby winner “Animal Kingdom.” View Image ›

SGTdopushups 2 years ago 32 responses

Pants On Fire!

If Pants On Fire is victorious tomorrow at Churchill Downs, 23-year-old Rosie Napravik will become the first female jockey in history to win the Kentucky Derby. POF would also become the Kentucky Derby champion with the best name since Thunder Gulch won the Run for the Roses in ‘95. View Image ›

Mike Hayes 2 years ago 1 response

Which Derby Horse Should You Bet On?

Happy (almost) Derby Day everyone! Let’s all put on silly hats and win some fucking money! Take Quiz ›

Amanda Dobbins 3 years ago respond

Calvin Borel

After his stunning come-from-behind victory at the Kentucky Derby, Borel’s riding the favorite at today’s Preakness. Update: He won! Good thing I bet on him at the OTB in Chinatown, even if I had to borrow that money. He’s so cute! I love his accent. Read More ›

Scott Lamb 4 years ago 2 responses

Mine That Bird

In case you missed it: Mine That Bird, a horse favored only 50-1, became the second-biggest underdog to win the Kentucky Derby. Purchased for only $9,500 and ridden by jockey Calvin Borel, the horse pulled away from the pack toward the end of the run and won by almost seven lengths. I don’t know about y’all, but I was rooting for Mr. Hot Stuff. Read More ›

Lindsey W. 4 years ago 4 responses

Eight Belles

The name of the horse that was euthanized at the Kentucky Derby after breaking two ankles while crossing the finish line in second place. Politicos are drawing parallels between Hillary Clinton’s tragic horse pick and the Presidential race. Read More ›

Peggy Wang 5 years ago respond