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Brown-Forman, Churchill Downs announces partnership for Kentucky Derby

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Brown-Forman, Churchill Downs announces partnership for Kentucky Derby

Brown-Forman and Churchill Downs announce partnership for Kentucky Derby. Derby Week is held on May 6th. The event is dedicated to bourbon, horses and racing. Woodford Reserve has been the “Official Bourbon of the Kentucky derby” since 1999 and the presenting sponsor for the past four years. It will continue through 2027. Woodfords laid down oak in the Winner’s Circle at Churchill Down to be used in a barrel for a very rare bourbon for Derby 150. Herradura tequila will be available at the betting window.

Brown-Forman and Churchill Downs announce partnership for Kentucky Derby.

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