A richly illustrated tribute to one of America’s most storied sporting traditions, The Kentucky Derby: Run for the Roses by Bill Doolittle captures the pageantry, history, and unmistakable romance of “the most exciting two minutes in sports.”
Published in 1998 and created in celebration of the Derby’s 125th anniversary, this beautifully produced volume brings together archival imagery, contemporary photography, and compelling narrative to tell the story of Churchill Downs, its legendary horses, and the spectacle that defines the first Saturday in May.
Written by longtime Derby historian and journalist Bill Doolittle—with a foreword by Walter Cronkite—this book explores the traditions, rivalries, and cultural significance that have elevated the Kentucky Derby into an enduring American institution.
A true coffee table statement piece in beautiful vintage condition, this edition is as visually striking as it is historically rich—ideal for the equestrian enthusiast, racing aficionado, or anyone drawn to the heritage of the sporting world.
SIZE
Approx. 180 pages (standard coffee table format)
MAKER
Time-Life Books, 1998
By Bill Doolittle
Foreword by Walter Cronkite
MATERIAL
Hardcover with dust jacket
Paper with full-color photographic plates
STYLING SUGGESTION
Style this atop a stack of leather-bound volumes in a study, library, or tack room for an instantly collected, Ralph Lauren–inspired feel. Particularly striking when paired with equestrian bronzes, vintage binoculars, or a simple arrangement of red roses as a nod to Derby tradition.
