Both Horse AND Turtle Versions 05/04/2022
The third Kentucky Turtle Derby will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday. The official drink of the Kentucky Derby is the bourbon-based mint julep. DraftKings is offering a $5,000 prize for answering questions about the turtles in the race. The racetrack will serve 130 $1,500 jules in silver cups with redrubies in shape of horseshoes. All proceeds will benefit Old Friends Farm, a retirement home for race horses. Kendall-Jackson WineEstate & Gardens in Sonoma County will host an official West Coast Kentucky derby celebration on the weekend.
BMW is the race's first official automotive partner. Red Bull joins the fray this year with a DJ booth in the track’s infield. FTD is a floral partner and will provide red rose-inspired floral arrangement. GE Appliance's Monogram brand will bring noted chef Marcus Samuelsson to cook bourbon-glazed chicken with peanut succotash on a savory pancake. Other licensees include Radley London, Homme+Femme, vintage T-shirt brand Homage and Tiny Turnip.
