Fantastic images from Kentucky Oaks day at Churchill Downs
Over 103,000 fans attended the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2026, marking the annual filly prelude to the Kentucky Derby. Always A Runner, trained by Chad Brown and ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the race. The event featured notable attendees and vibrant fashion, while cooler-than-usual temperatures were forecast for the upcoming Derby.
- ▪Always A Runner won the 2026 Kentucky Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs.
- ▪More than 103,000 people attended the Kentucky Oaks, with temperatures expected in the 50s for the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
- ▪Jockey Jose Ortiz rode Always A Runner to victory and recorded five wins on the 13-race card.
- ▪Notable attendees included Dave Portnoy, Jayson Werth, and former University of Louisville linebacker Terry Rice-Lockett.
- ▪Fashion highlights included Jordan Campbell's Dolly Parton-themed suit and Brandy Foster's celebratory appearance.
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