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(Edited Churchill Downs news release)
Churchill Downs on Nov. 1 unveiled the official logos for 2009 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), which are the 135th renewals of the events.
The new Kentucky Derby 135 mark features two sides of a sleek, golden horseshoe joined at the bottom by a stylized red rose. In the center of the horseshoe are the words “Kentucky Derby” in gold and black font and the number “135” to designate the event’s 135th renewal. The words “Churchill Downs” and the date “May 2, 2009,” appear beneath the horseshoe.
A slender golden horseshoe also tops the official Kentucky Oaks 135 logo, while a vibrant pink stargazer lily pops out from the horseshoe’s center. Emblazoned in bright pink and gold text beneath the primary artwork are the words “Kentucky Oaks 135” and “Churchill Downs – May 1, 2009.” The Kentucky Oaks is traditionally held one day before the Kentucky Derby.
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