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Celebrity sightings and standout fashion highlight the 2026 Kentucky Derby

Nbcwashington · · 61 words · By Julia Elbaba
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What to know about Celebrity sightings and standout fashion highlight the 2026 Kentucky Derby

The 2026 Kentucky Derby kicks off with early crowds and a wave of celebrity arrivals at Churchill Downs.

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What happened

The 2026 Kentucky Derby kicks off with early crowds and a wave of celebrity arrivals at Churchill Downs.

Why it matters

Fans and VIPs step onto the grounds in bold fashion, setting the scene as one of the year’s biggest sporting events gets underway.

Common ground

Here are some of the standout looks and high‑profile names spotted at the first leg of this year’s Triple Crown.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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Claim 1: “the first leg of this year’s Triple Crown”
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Multiple independent news sources (Al Jazeera, CNBC, NY Post, and NBC Washington) all confirm that the Kentucky Derby is the first/opening leg of the Triple Crown.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Kentucky Derby () is an American Grade I stakes race run at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is run by three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of 1+1⁄4 miles (10 furlongs; 2,01…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_Derby
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the United States, the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, commonly known as the Triple Crown, is a series of horse races for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, Preakn…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_Crown_of_Thoroughbred_R…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Kentucky Derby (branded as the 151st Running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve for sponsorship reasons) was the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. It took place on May 3, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Kentucky_Derby
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Claim 2: “The 2026 Kentucky Derby kicks off with early crowds and a wave of celebrity arrivals at Churchill Downs.”
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The claim that the 2026 Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs is explicitly confirmed by Wikipedia, multiple web search results, and a cross-reference from the NY Post.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby was a series of races through which horses qualified for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, which was held on May 2. The field for the Derby was limited to 20 horses, with up…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Road_to_the_Kentucky_Derb…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Kentucky Derby (branded as the 151st Running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve for sponsorship reasons) was the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. It took place on May 3, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Kentucky_Derby
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Kentucky Derby (branded as the 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve for sponsorship reasons) was the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. It took place on May 2, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Kentucky_Derby
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