As we get close to the end of Kentucky Derby® Prep Race season, horses are making their final charge for points before before the big money hits during the Kentucky Derby Championship Series. 

Churchill Downs® is always changing. A venue that once held 10,000 people for the inaugural Kentucky Derby® in 1875 now can hold well over 150,000 attendees for the "Run for the Roses". 

As we sit just three months away from the 2019 Kentucky Derby®, the Road to the Derby series is heating up and more contenders are making their case for the "Run for the Roses". 

The track at Oaklawn Park started the year off with a bang in front of a crowd of 20,000 onlookers on January 25. 

After months of speculation and predictions, the dust has settled around the Horse of the Year debate. In the 48th edition of the Eclipse Awards on January 24, Triple Crown™ winner Justify was named the 2018 Horse of the Year.

There's only one thing to say about the 2019 Lecomte Stakes — WOW.

Sometimes all it takes is one last burst of energy.

As the seven horses competing in the Sham Stakes rounded the final turn on January 5, it was Gunmetal Gray in the back of the pack. But as the group sprinted towards the finish line, it was Gunmetal Gray crossing first at Santa Anita Park.

Kentucky Derby® weekend is one worth celebrating. In fact, it's worth celebrating multiple times. But there's one event that seems to take the headlines every year at the Derby — the Fillies & Lilies Party. 

It may be the shortest road to Churchill Downs®, but the Japanese Road to the 2019 Kentucky Derby®promises some of the biggest thrills of the prep race season. With just four races to determine the Japanese entrants, every contest carries an increased significance. 

The Kentucky Derby® is known for many things, whether it's fancy attire, a legendary racetrack at Churchill Downs® or it's collection of champions. 

But the Derby is also know for another thing — dollar signs.