GALLERY
THE KENTUCKY DERBY
Oklahoma-owned and bred colt Black Gold wins the 1924 Kentucky Derby over a field of 19 Thoroughbreds
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News and Upcoming Events
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Black Gold Laying of the Wreath
February 28, 2026 Fair Grounds New Orleans, LA 1751 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70119 This year the Laying of the Wreath and the Black Gold Stakes race will fall on the same day as [...]
Black Gold Stakes race on March 1st
Join us for the 66 th Anniversary of the Laying of the Wreath at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans Black Gold Stakes Race 1-1/16th mile race will be held in honor of [...]
A mystery lingers 100 years after Black Gold’s Derby win
While preparation continues for Kentucky Derby 150, this year is also the 100th anniversary of Black Gold’s Derby win. He won the Derby in 1924 and received the first gold trophy, whic[...]