WHAT: The Backside Learning Center at Churchill Downs' annual ladies-only evening of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to kick off the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks celebrations! WHO: Joining us will be industry experts, Donna Barton Brothers, former jockey and NBC Sports Reporter; Mike Battaglia, Handicapper and Morning Line Odds Maker for Churchill Downs; and Jennie Rees, Horse Racing Reporter & Journalist, sharing strategies on how to bet and their top picks for Oaks & Derby! After the expert presentations, stay for more hors d'oevres, drinks, and visit our partner vendors: Kendra Scott,The Mill by Kenzie, Elva Fields, and Tory Burch. DETAILS: All ticket sales benefit The Backside Learning Center! The BLC is an independent, non-profit organization serving the equine workers and families at Churchill Downs. We provide adult education programs, after-school and summer youth programs and social services. Purchase individual tickets through Eventbrite (link below), or to purchase a reserved premium table sponsorship for 10 contact us or call the Backside Learning Center at 502-634-6543. Tickets $30 per guest   -or-   Reserved Premium Table Sponsorship: (for 10) $500 ATTIRE: Casual

Need some help deciphering this year's Derby field? (Who doesn't?!) The Charitable Impact Group and Daily Racing Form are hosting a Kentucky Derby Handicapping Benefit Dinner on Mon., April 29 at Fasig-Tipton, 2400 Newtown Pike, Lexington beginning at 6 pm (ET). The evening will benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockey's Fund, New Vocations, and Thoroughbred Charities of America. Donna will be emceeing with NBC racing analyst Randy Moss, DRF handicapper Mike Welsch, and NBC racing host and Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Bailey giving their thoughts on this year's "Run For The Roses."