Twitter Accounts to Follow for 2015 Kentucky Derby
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The 141st running of the Kentucky Derby is just days away, and I've compiled a list of great Twitter profiles - Derby contenders, owners/trainers and jockeys as well as news coverage and fashion accounts - that will provide you with the most current information leading up to the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.”
Check out these pages, give a follow and tweet ’em out while on the #RoadtoTC!
Are there other pages you like on Twitter? If so, share them in the comments below!
The Main Event:
@KentuckyDerby - Need I say more?
@ChurchillDowns - Home of the Kentucky Derby.
Horses/Jockeys:
@EspinozasVictor - Victor Espinoza was in the winner's circle last year with California Chrome. Will he be back again this year with American Pharoah?
@JoeTalamo - I'm sure you'll be able to catch some great, behind-the-scenes Tweets from jockey Joe Talamo, who has the mount for War Story in the Derby.
@ljlmvel - Account of Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, who will be aboard Carpe Diem.
@JulienLeparoux - Be sure to stop by Julien Leparoux's Twitter page and give his Derby mount Danzig Moon a tweet!
@jjcjockey - Javier Castellano will ride Materiality this year in the Kentucky Derby.
@_Mubtaahij – United Arab Emirates Derby winner Mubtaahij has his own Twitter account! Stop by and wish him luck in the days leading up to the run for the roses!
@_dortmund__ - Swing by Dortmund's fan page for photos and fun Twitter chat!
Trainers/Stable:
@ZayatStables - Derby hopefuls like American Pharoah and El Kabeir come from the Zayat Stables racing operation; make sure you stop by their account for updates!
@Ramsey_Farm - Owner and breeder of many graded stakes winners. The Ramseys are the owners of Derby contender International Star.
@StarlightRacing - Make sure to give Starlight Racing a follow to keep up with the latest on Itsaknockout.
@WestPointtbred - West Point Thoroughbreds is owner of potential Kentucky Derby runner Toasting Master.
@StonestreetFarm - Owner of Kentucky Derby contender Stanford and part-owner of Carpe Diem.
@Romansracing - Dale Romans is the trainer of Kentucky Derby contender Keen Ice.
@DonegalRacing - The owners of Keen Ice regularly Tweet and share information about his recent workouts and other news!
@WinStarFarm - Follow the last few days leading up to the Derby though WinStar Farm's Twitter account. WinStar is the owner of Carpe Diem.
@KPMRacingStable - Kiaran McLaughlin is the trainer of Wood Memorial Stakes winner Frosted.
@Simon_Callaghan - Get all your updates on Derby contender Firing Line and jockey Gary Stevens through trainer Simon Callaghan's Twitter account.
News/Media/Lifestyle:
@DerbyMedia - Churchill Downs official public relations/communications page. All news and media, all the time!
@DerbyContenders - This Twitter page tracks the Derby contenders from their 2-year-old season through the first Saturday in May.
@DRFDerby – Follow every step of the Triple Crown trail with the Daily Racing Form.
@KentuckyDerbyCJ – Looking for contender updates, trainer quotes and Kentucky derby news and notes? The Louisville Courier-Journal Derby News page is a must follow.
@ABRLive - The best horse racing, the best parties, the best fashion. Get to the races … #GetInTheGame and #BetOnIt!
@TeamABRLive - Follow our ABR Brand Ambassadors who will be hosting awesome Kentucky Derby watch parties in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago!
@NBCSports - Watch the Kentucky Derby television coverage all afternoon on NBC networks on Saturday, May 2!
@TVG - Horseracing Television network and wagering site.
@HR_Nation - News updates and stories from horseracingnation.com about the Kentucky Derby trail.
@LarryCollmus - Track announcer for NYRA and Gulfstream Park and racecaller of the Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup World Championships.
@KyDerbyFestival - An annual festival with more than 70 events that are held over the course of two weeks preceding the first Saturday in May.
@LadyAndTheTrack - Another awesome "go-to" spot online for all things horse racing!
@CamHatsNYC - Christine A. Moore's captivating millinery will decorate your feed with the most spectacular hats!
@Fashionattheraces - Fashion at the Races is the go-to page for all Derby fashion inspiration!
@WoodfordReserve and @GreyGoose - Your Twitter follow list just isn't complete without the signature bourbon of the Kentucky Derby and vodka for the Kentucky Oaks! Tweet pictures of your Mint Juleps and Oaks cocktails!