Daily Briefing: Meet Kentucky Derby's underdog and his 'impossible dream'

Good morning, Louisville! Happy Saturday! We are officially one week away from the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Today we can expect partly sunny skies with a high of 80.

Here are some headlines to know:

West Saratoga's Larry Demeritte will become first Black trainer in the Kentucky Derby in 35 years; it's a dream he's chased since leaving the Bahamas. Read the story of how he beat the odds and how he found himself now just one week from the biggest race of his life.

In other news:

• Barnstable Brown: For more than three decades, Patricia Barnstable Brown has led the charge to bring star power and philanthropy to Louisville at her Derby Eve Gala. Take a look at 35 years of Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala.
• Fashion: With only a week left until the 2024 Kentucky Derby, you may be stressing about what you might wear. Here's our ultimate guide to Churchill Down fashion to help.
• Derby winners: As the 150th Kentucky Derby approaches May 4 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, we rank the top 10 horses to capture the Run for the Roses .
• Churchill Downs: Nearly two years of construction and $200 million later, Churchill Downs unveiled its most transformative change at the track in recent memory. Take a peek at all the changes.

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We'll be back with more Kentucky Derby content tomorrow.

Until then,

Ray

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Daily Briefing: Meet Kentucky Derby's underdog and his 'impossible dream'