Happy Derby, everyone! A recap of Derby day activities

 Here is a recap of Derby Day activites provided by Darren Rogers Senior Director, Communications & Media Services Churchill Downs

Here is a timeline of events today at Churchill Downs for the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands.

As of 8 a.m. ET, the main track was labeled "Sloppy" and the Matt Winn Turf Course was labeled "Good." With a promising weather forecast for the day, those track conditions are likely to change. The National Weather Service forecast for Louisville calls for mostly cloudy skies with a high near 85 and a 50% chance of popup precipitation (between a tenth and quarter of an inch). There'll be a west wind between 3-5 mph.

Training from 6-8 a.m. was cancelled primarily due to lightning in the area. Severe overnight thunderstorms from approximately 1:30 a.m. to daybreak produced at least 1 1/4 inches of rainfall, according to Butch Lehr, Vice President, Track. Lehr and his team graded and sealed the track prior to the storm's overnight arrival. He plans to harrow and float the track this morning to continue to weave the moisture to the top.

Have a great Derby!