Derby

By Marie Bradby Stallion Kitten's Joy running in his paddock. Thoroughbred horse breeder and owner Sarah Kathern “Kitten” Ramsey with her husband Kenneth hold the title of the all-time winningest owners at Churchill Downs. They are also leading winners at other racetracks, including Keeneland in Lexington and Gulfstream Park in Florida, and have won multiple graded stakes, Breeders Cup, and Eclipse awards. Sarah, 78, still keeps her hand in the racing and other businesses (real estate, communications, etc.), despite suffering a stroke in 2008 that left her paralyzed on her right side and with limited ability [...]

If the rain is keeping you away from Thunder, you can still kick off Derby with these ideas:Experiment with a Bourbon Cocktail to serve at your Derby party.Browse here or here or even here for the perfect hat.Make a Fascinator for a party or the track.Learn how to place a bet.Bake a Lily cake or make this Derby appetizer.

By Ashli FindleyWe checked in with some talented beauty professionals around Kentuckiana to get their insight on the best beauty treatments for your Derby look. Get ready to expose your best self.For winning hair When it comes to keeping a shine on your hair, Stefanie Griffith, co-owner of Strandz Salon & Threadz Boutique in New Albany, is quick to mention the Brilliance product line. Natalie Brown in a Kenzie Kapp hat, $350. Photo by Melissa Donald “That will completely add a lot of shine and protect your hair, too,” she says. For overuse of heating products [...]

Kentucky Derby Festival Queen Natalie Brown is wearing: Hat by Dee's Crafts, $149, 502.896.6755Choosing a classic look for Derby always works, but if you want to try something different, don't be afraid to push your style to the edge with one of these hats.Kentucky Derby Festival Princess Sidney Cobb is wearing: Hat by Gloriela Designs, $239, 502.510.6052Photos by Melissa DonaldAmber Schnobrich is wearing: Hat by Glitz by Gin, 502.244.1018Sidney Cobb is wearing: Hat by Jen's Derby Hats & Accessories, 502.291.3174